SOX Compliance Specialist City Irving State/Province Texas Overview:

Working hand in hand with our Accounting and Audit teams, you will have the opportunity to learn about our various business units and make an impact in a global company as a SOX Compliance Specialist. The ideal candidate will have solid interpersonal communication skills, the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, and technical expertise with regards to internal controls and SOX. This is a terrific opportunity for candidates who are ready to break out of public accounting and dive into a corporate role. We have a casual, collaborative and flexible work environment with many opportunities for growth and development. Come join our expanding team!

Responsibilities: Assist with preparation of annual SOX risk assessment, including determining materiality, identifying in-scope processes and significant accounts and linking key assertions.Facilitate internal control walkthroughs and other meetings, as needed, with key stakeholders to determine the appropriate identification and design of SOX controls.Assess the impact of control deficiencies.Prepare formal memos related to scoping and control deficiency assessment. Drive accurate and timely completion of SOX processes / control documentation. Identify improper accounting or documentation and research issues/makes recommendations to improve policies or procedures accordingly.Coordinate the quarterly SOX sub-certification process.Serves as a point of contact between the organization, external auditors and the SOX team.Administer SOX compliance software.Evaluate opportunities for business process reengineering, including simplification and automation of controls for assigned process areas.Support accounting and finance special projects as assigned by management. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as a finance, accounting and/or accounting information systems.1-2 years professional experience in public accounting, SOX Compliance or Internal Audit.Familiarity with SAP preferred. Working knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) requirements, SEC standards, PCAOB standards and COSO framework preferred.Ability to flowchart business processes and prepare process narratives.Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and had 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Celanese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.


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