.Senior Manager, Global Internal Controls SENIOR MANAGER, GLOBAL INTERNAL CONTROLS: Become the Newest Member of the VF Family This position specializes in Global Internal Controls ("GIC"). This role will oversee SOx testing programs that are administered by GIC and will conduct tests within VF's SOx program requirements, including quality and timeliness. The position will also be responsible for ensuring that activities and projects being planned by the business are assessed for impacts to SOx. Once impacts are identified, this role will recommend course of action to VF's Controllership and Digital Technology (DT) to ensure activities are planned and resourced to appropriately implement and/or enhance SOx controls. VF's SOx Compliance Program forms the basis for Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting as disclosed in VF's 10K and 10Q filings, which are ultimately signed by VF's VP, Controller and CAO. The position will manage relationships with VF's primary external auditors and monitor audit status. How You Will Make a Difference: Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance In collaboration with VF's Program Management Office (PMO), develop, improve, and implement processes that incorporate GIC participation into projects and changes that will have an impact on SOx. Direct sessions with VF's Controllership, functional areas, and DT to review activities and projects being planned by the business and assess for impacts to SOx. Recommend course of action to ensure SOx compliance is achieved throughout the project lifecycle. Identify resources needed to appropriately implement and enhance SOx controls. Evaluate progress and report on control implementation and enhancement activities with the objective of minimizing the introduction of gaps to the SOx program. Direct quarterly SOX testing activities for the areas GIC is responsible for. Identify controls to be tested, and conduct tests based on attributes required by VF's SOx program. Oversee SOx testing team to ensure that tests are completed by the expected quarterly deadlines. Manage processes around communicating SOx testing results to the appropriate areas, obtaining consensus on conclusions, and recommending appropriate action items assigned to identified deficiencies. Direct projects aimed at control enhancement or remediation of control deficiencies. Review and approve global requests for changes to or additions of cloud-based software solutions with an eye on SOx implications. IT External Audit Coordination Evaluate progress and activities of the external auditor's IT team. Collaborate with DT Compliance to recommend and implement plans that address IT deficiencies identified by the primary external auditor. Skills for Success: Years of Related Professional Experience: 8+ years Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Sciences, or equivalent required At least eight years' experience in Audit, SOX Compliance, Consulting, Accounting or other business-related activity
