Manager, SOX PMO

Come join us on our mission as we revolutionize energy storage to enable a sustainable future.

Come join us on our mission as we revolutionize energy storage to enable a sustainable future! QuantumScape is an energy storage technology company, located in San Jose, California, and we are working on a fundamental disruption in the field of energy storage. We seek to change the paradigm in energy storage by developing a completely new class of electrical energy storage device.
We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated candidate to join our rapidly growing finance organization. In this role, you will be responsible for driving execution of the SOX program while driving process improvements.
Lead the annual SOX 404 financial statement mapping, risk assessment and scoping process, setting materiality thresholds, business units, in-scope systems, transaction cycles and critical processes and accounts, ensuring an adequate scope for testing of the Company’s financial statements.Coordinate management’s documentation of SOX 404 processes and controls and review controls to ensure adequate design and identification of key and non-key controls for critical processes/accounts, including rationalizing and optimizing controls through automation.Coordinate and perform process and control walkthroughs, both internally with process owners and externally with auditors. Consult on new business initiatives, system implementations, accounting policy changes and assess the impact of said changes on internal controls to ensure enhancement/reengineering of current processes and controls.Act as a Subject Matter Expert for internal controls within the Accounting and Corporate IT organizations and partner with Internal Audit to provide reliable and insightful recommendations for implementing effective and efficient controls within business processes.Coordinate quarterly SOX sub-certifications, process self-assessments, and system self-assessments.Liaise with internal and external auditors to coordinate all quarterly reviews, control walkthroughs, control testing and substantive testing at interim and year-end.Coordinate remediation of findings and deficiencies identified by internal and external auditors, advising process owners on internal control enhancements or process changes, as appropriate.Actively monitor changes in the organization and processes to ensure the SOX controls are updated, and the changes are communicated, in a timely manner. Spearhead the implementation of SOX GRC application and manage the tool post-implementation including provisioning users, training and administering projects.Perform scoping, budgeting, tracking of budget versus actuals, and status reporting with service providersPerform other duties as Directed.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:7 years in accounting (combination of public accounting and industry/corporate).Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Information Technology4-5 years experience in SOX compliance, Accounting, or Internal AuditDemonstrated capability to apply SOX documentation concepts, analysis and support toward firm-wide SOX complianceStrong understanding of internal controls and the COSO frameworkOutstanding oral and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, initiative, and integrityProject management skills and a desire to drive sustainable changeExperience in supervising a SOX Project Management OfficeKnowledge of SEC reporting and U.S. GAAP, and experience with Sarbanes-Oxley and the reporting and compliance issues of a public companyStrong work ethic with high degree of accuracy and attention to detailExperience managing a SOX GRC toolHighly Desirable Skills:Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) a plusAutomotive or battery industry experience
 #ZRWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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