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OPAL Fuels · 1 day ago

Director SOX Compliance

White Plains, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $170K/yr

10+ years exp

OPAL Fuels is a leader in the capture and conversion of biogas into low carbon intensity RNG and renewable electricity. They are seeking an experienced Director of SOX Compliance to lead their internal controls program and ensure compliance with SEC Rule 404 by FY2026.

EnergyOil and GasRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage the company's SOX 404 compliance program, including documentation and testing strategies

Lead the transition to a full-scale integrated audit environment by FY2026, aligning with SEC requirements

Serve as the internal expert on control design, financial reporting, and IT systems controls

Collaborate with external consultants and auditors, including Protiviti, to assess and enhance the current control framework

Develop and maintain comprehensive SOX documentation including narratives, process flows, deficiency tracking, and annual testing plans

Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure proper documentation through policy papers and internal memos

Support the evolution of segregation of duties (SOD) and access controls within ERP and IT environments

Coordinate with Legal, IT, Finance, and Operations to drive cross-functional alignment and process improvement

Oversee outsourced SOX testing while ensuring consistency and quality in execution

Qualification

SOX 404 complianceU.S. GAAPInternal audit principlesFinancial systems controlsIT systems controlsCPA certificationLeadership skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail