SummaryThis position is primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures, including SOX 404 compliance, as well as seeking continuous improvement and incorporating best practices. The Manager of Internal Controls supports the accounting team in the identification, design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance and review of financial controls, related flowcharts, and process narratives. This position interfaces directly with accounting management and Internal Audit.
Visa Sponsorship AvailableNo
Minimum Requirements Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Must pass a Criminal Background Check. Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Education Details: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Certification: Yes
Certification Details: CPA or CIA
Years of Experience: Minimum five (5) years of experience, including public accounting and SOX/internal controls, regulatory compliance and reporting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Excellent reputation for integrity and teamwork. Must have excellent judgment and problem solving skills.Must possess the ability to interact and interface with all levels of management. Understanding of organizational interdependence and cultural nuances; ability to leverage these to build relationships within the organization.Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment.Preferred Requirements
Experience with SOX program management tools such as Workiva Controls Management.Strong working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and the COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework, including both business process and IT controls. Experience designing, evaluating, and testing business process controls and IT general controls, including user access, change management, and system interfaces.Familiarity with SOX scoping, walkthroughs, testing, and remediation, including coordination with Internal Audit and external auditors. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to explain control concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.Job DutiesOwn and manage the company’s Internal Control over Financial Reporting framework in accordance with SOX and the COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework, ensuring scalable design amid growth.
Design, implement, and continuously enhance/optimize business process and IT general controls to proactively mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks.Forge strategic partnerships with IT, Accounting, Enterprise Systems, Internal Audit, and external auditors to validate control design, execution, and ongoing effectiveness. Lead SOX scoping and risk assessments with management; facilitate walkthroughs and control testing with Internal Audit and external auditors.Collaborate with process owners to prioritize, track, and verify remediation of control deficiencies, ensuring root-cause analysis and sustainable fixes. Evaluate control deficiencies for severity, financial reporting impact, and quantitative/qualitative materiality.Assess and document automated controls within financial systems (e.g., ERP, revenue, payroll, procurement systems). Partner with IT Internal Audit to assess and monitor the adequacy of key IT general controls (ITGCs) and application controls, including user access management, segregation of duties (SoD), change management, system interfaces, automated controls, and configuration settings.Support system implementations, upgrades, and integrations by advising on control design, data integrity, and audit readiness. Review and assess SOC 1/SOC 2 reports and ensure complementary user entity controls identified in the reports have been implemented.Develop and maintain process documentation, narratives, flowcharts, and risk control matrices (RCMs), working with management to ensure completeness and accuracy of control documentation. Proactively identify control gaps through monitoring and analytics, quantify impact and likelihood, and drive timely remediation plans.Monitor changes in accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and IT risks that may impact internal controls. Provide targeted training and guidance to business and IT stakeholders on control responsibilities and SOX compliance.Promote continuous improvement through process optimization, automation, and use of technology to reduce manual processes and controls. Prepare and present control status, deficiencies, and remediation progress to management and governance committees.Ensure any direct reports understand and apply the Customer Commitment and customer service standards to their daily responsibilities, as appropriate. Model Allegiant’s customer service standards in personal actions and when providing leadership direction.Other duties as assigned.
Physical RequirementsThe Physical Demands and Work Environment described here are a representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.Office - While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, key board, printer, and phone. May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 20 lbs. May be required to work various shifts/days in a 24-hour situation. Regular attendance is a requirement of the role. Exposure to moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, printers, and foot traffic), temperature and light fluctuations. Ability to work in a confined area as well as the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Some travel may be a requirement of the role.
Essential Services ProviderAllegiant as a national air carrier is deemed an essential service provider during declared national and state emergencies. Team Members will be required to report to their assigned trip or work location during national and state emergencies unless prohibited by local, state or federal order.
EEO StatementWe welcome all individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences to apply. Our company values the unique perspectives and talents that each person brings to our team.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/VeteranFor more information, see https://allegiantair.jobs
Full Time Benefits:
Profit Sharing
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/ Disability Insurance
Medical Travel Reimbursement
Legal, Identity and Pet Insurance
401K with an employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Flight Benefits
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
Part Time Benefits:
Profit Sharing
Medical Travel Reimbursement
Legal, Identity and Pet Insurance
401K with an employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Flight Benefits
Sick time
