The Team

Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.

Role Summary

The SOX Program Manager is the subject matter expert in and oversees the implementation, maintenance and execution of the SOX program for Alaska Air Group (AAG). As an individual contributor, this role defines long-term strategy for the SOX program and exercises considerable latitude and initiative to solve and develop SOX with a broad reach throughout the organization.

Key Duties

• Collaborates and manages the administration of Air Group’s SOX compliance program, including planning, risk assessment, materiality assessments, collaborating with business owners on control design, evaluation of deficiencies and development of remediation plans.

• Partners with management to ensure narratives and flowcharts are robust, reflecting current practices and updates for all SOX processes.

• Networks and informs management on new technical literature applicable to the internal control process (e.g. PCAOB guidance, SEC, COSO), as well as emerging trends and best practices around internal controls.

• Drives and documents deficiency analyses and manages deficiency communication, tracking and resolution through coordination with relevant business process owners.

• Advises management in designing new controls or revising existing controls when the business is adopting new accounting standards, changing existing processes, or implementing new systems.

• Partners with leaders across the finance organization to provide perspective and recommendations on SOX best practices and process improvements.

• Creates and provides training for business owners and team leaders to ensure parties responsible for executing and owning SOX controls have current knowledge of SOX compliance best practices and are up to speed on critical new SOX developments.

• Provides regular and clear SOX status reports to senior leaders, the SOX Steering Committee, and prepares materials for the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, as needed.

• Reviews and analyzes attestation reports (SSAE18) for service provider organizations.

• Builds strong relationships, influence SOX stakeholders and business owners, and fosters a compliance mindset across the organization.

• Coordinates SOX review by external and internal audit to ensure an efficient and effective SOX program.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• 7 years of related experience, business or operational process auditing, including “Big 4” or similar public accounting firm experience.

• Bachelor’s degree, with a focus in accounting, finance, tax, or a related discipline, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.

• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

• Demonstrated technical knowledge of accounting procedures and a strong understanding of SOX.

• Proven ability to quickly understand complex operational processes, effectively scope assessments, manage projects, and influence up and down across divisions.

• Excellent communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, and listening).

• Strong analytical skills, process-driven, and a strong safety advocate.

• Professional curiosity and demonstrated personal accountability for results.

• Ability to show strong credibility with peers, subordinates, and leaders.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Minimum age of 18.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Public company experience preferred.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Where permitted by applicable law, new hires must have received the COVID-19 vaccine. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities or for a sincerely held religious belief.

Total Rewards

• Competitive total rewards package

• Medical, dental and vision benefits

• 401k match program

• Monthly incentive pay plan

• Annual incentive pay plan

• Generous paid time off

• Travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air

Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 1/10/2022
Employment Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition ID 2021-7087
Equal Employment Opportunity Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information (including family medical history) or other legally protected characteristics. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will also be considered for employment, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are an E-Verify Â® employer, where required by law.