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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Astec is seeking a Manager of Internal Controls – Integration & SOX Compliance to lead key aspects of our internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) program. This role is critical in supporting SOX compliance across the organization, with a particular focus on implementing and maintaining controls at newly acquired businesses and during system integrations. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on collaborator, working closely with process owners, internal audit, external auditors, and cross-functional teams to ensure controls are well-designed, documented, and operating effectively.

This position will report to the Director, Assistant Corporate Controller.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

·  Manage the end-to-end SOX compliance cycle for business process controls, including planning, documentation, scoping, risk assessments, and remediation tracking

·         Lead control implementation efforts at newly acquired entities and during ERP/system integrations

·         Conduct walkthroughs and evaluate control design and operating effectiveness across key processes

·       Partner with process owners to advise on control design changes due to business process updates, system implementations, or regulatory changes

·   Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support testing and ensure timely resolution of control deficiencies

·     Perform root cause analysis and impact assessments for control issues; develop and monitor remediation plans

·       Work with business process owners to ensure that exceptions from SOX testing are adequately remediated and re-tested in a timely manner;

·         Support segregation of duties, access and other reviews of control documentation.

·         Establishing and maintaining internal control policies for the global organization

·       Maintain and update SOX documentation (e.g., risk and control matrices, flowcharts, control certifications) in line with COSO and PCAOB standards

·         Review SOC 1 reports from third-party service providers and assess user control considerations

·   Deliver training and guidance to control owners to promote understanding and accountability for SOX compliance

·         Prepare program updates and metrics for senior management and Audit Committee reporting

·         Identify opportunities to streamline and optimize control activities across the organization

·         Special projects, as required

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CIA preferred

·     4+ years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or external audit; public accounting experience a plus

·        Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO), SOX Sections 302 and 404, and US GAAP

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software with emphasis on excel skills. Experience with Oracle Cloud and Workiva applications preferred

·         Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills

·         Ability to work independently and influence cross-functional teams

·         Experience in a manufacturing or decentralized environment preferred

Travel Requirements: up to 25%

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

·         Responsibility for specified areas of internal controls across the consolidated entity; no direct reports

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

·         Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers

·         Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business

·         Respect for all individuals

·         Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation

·         Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

NOTE: This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities.  These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment.  Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.