Manager-sox Compliance (103026)

American Honda Finance Torrance, California, US

About the Role

<p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Legal Entity:</strong> American Honda Finance Corp.<br><strong>Business Unit:</strong> American Honda Finance Corp  <br><strong>Department: </strong>Corp Gov Financial Compliance</p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Division:</strong> Finance & Administration Division<br><strong>Work Location:</strong> Torrance - Main Campus Location<br><strong>Shift:</strong> 1st<br><strong>Workstyle: </strong>Remote Eligible up to 20%  <br><strong>Career Level: </strong>6  <br><strong>Job Grade:</strong> Exempt-5  <br><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $122,800.00  - $184,200.00  </p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p><div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><u><b>Job Purpose</b></u></H2> </div><div><p>American Honda Finance Corporation is currently seeking a Manager of Sox Compliance to Lead AHFC’s SOX compliance program and oversee HCFI’s related activities to support Honda Motor global reporting and AHFC-C SEC filing requirements. In this role, you will manage SOX planning, risk assessments, control testing, issue resolution, corrective actions, and reporting. You will partner with business leaders, Internal Audit, HCFI, AHM, IT, and external auditors to maintain effective financial controls, support quarterly financial reporting, and address SOX risks associated with major system and business changes.</p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><u><b>Key Accountabilities</b></u></H2> </div><div><h2> </h2><ul><li><strong>Lead end-to-end SOX program management (20%):</strong> Manage AHFC’s SOX activities and oversee HCFI’s program, including scoping, risk assessments, identification of key processes and controls, compliance monitoring, and documentation. Ensure reporting supports Honda Motor reporting and AHFC-C SEC filings and addresses applicable PCAOB audit expectations.</li><li><strong>Drive remediation and accountability (20%):</strong> Partner with business and control owners to meet SOX requirements and remediation commitments. Coordinate planning, walkthroughs, testing, and issue resolution with Internal Audit and external auditors, and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.</li><li><strong>Oversee risk, controls, and audit coordination (20%):</strong> Lead internal control initiatives addressing accounting, regulatory, and business changes. Collaborate with KPMG and other stakeholders to clarify audit expectations, address risks, and strengthen financial reporting controls.</li><li><strong>Support system implementations and change management (20%):</strong> Assess how system implementations, technology and business changes, new products, and non-routine transactions affect internal controls over financial reporting and SOX controls. Work with IT and business leaders to identify and implement required controls.</li><li><strong>Serve as a SOX subject matter expert (10%):</strong> Provide guidance and training to control owners. Stay current on PCAOB auditing standards, SEC requirements, the COSO framework, and evolving accounting requirements.</li><li><strong>Provide management reporting and stakeholder leadership (10%):</strong> Deliver timely SOX updates to NA SOX and AHFC-C executives, highlighting significant risks, control deficiencies, remediation progress, and matters requiring management oversight.</li><li><strong>Provide team oversight:</strong> Manage two direct reports and oversee the quality of work performed by the EY Internal Audit team of approximately 10 onshore team members.</li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><u><b>Qualifications, Experience, and Skills</b></u></H2> </div><div><p>We are looking for qualified people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, open minds, and a disciplined work ethic. To bring the future to Honda as Manager, you must have: </p><h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Minimum Education Qualifications</span></h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.</li><li><strong>Strongly preferred:</strong> Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.</li><li><strong>Preferred:</strong> Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification or another relevant professional certification.</li></ul><h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Minimum Experience</span></h2><ul><li>10 years of experience, including at least 3 years in financial auditing and/or leading audit projects; exposure to audits of U.S. SEC companies is preferred.</li><li>Knowledge of PCAOB Auditing Standards, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.</li><li>Knowledge of IT General Controls and governance frameworks.</li><li>Knowledge of SOC 1 and SOC 2 audits.</li></ul><h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Other Job Specific Skills</span></h2><ul><li>Ability to work independently.</li><li>Sound professional accounting and audit judgment.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with executives and senior management.</li><li>Results orientation and a thoughtful approach to influencing stakeholders and achieving goals.</li><li>Ability to set clear expectations, hold associates accountable, encourage new ideas, and foster teamwork.</li></ul><p> </p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><u><b>Working Conditions</b></u></H2> </div><div><p>Workstyle: 80/20 (4 days in office 1 day remote)</p><p>5% travel </p></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><strong><u>What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?</u></strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><strong>Total Rewards: </strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Regional Bonus (when applicable)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability </span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px">401K Plan with company match + additional contribution</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Relocation assistance (if eligible)</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><br><span style="font-size:16.0px"><strong>Career Growth:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Advancement Opportunities</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Career Mobility</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Training and Development Programs </span></li></ul><p> </p><p><br><span style="font-size:16.0px"><strong>Additional Offerings</strong>:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Lifestyle Account</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Childcare Reimbursement Account</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Elder Care Support</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Wellbeing Program</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Community Service and Engagement Programs</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Product Programs</span></li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px">Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.</span></p>

Responsibilities

  • Lead SOX compliance program
  • Coordinate with internal/external auditors
  • Oversee risk assessments and control testing

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Economics
  • CPA preferred
  • CISA or similar certification preferred

Required Skills

SOX compliance risk assessment internal controls audits financial reporting

Keywords

SOX compliance internal controls audits finance

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