Paylocity · 1 week ago
Internal Controls and Special Projects Manager
Schaumburg, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
7+ years expPaylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, and they are seeking an Internal Controls and Special Projects Manager. This role will oversee the SOX internal control process and assist or lead key special projects while partnering with various functions to maintain and evaluate an effective control environment.
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Responsibilities
Lead management’s SOX risk assessment and scoping activities
Coordinate and oversee the SOX lifecycle for the Controller organization. Partner and coordinate with Internal Audit and External Audit on timelines, testing, evaluation of results, and remediation plans if necessary
Create a sustainable and scalable internal controls model as the organization continues to grow through identifying and recommending strategies to drive efficiency through automation, standardization, and streamlining of activities
Actively engage with management to ensure that Internal Controls is well-informed of key business developments that could have an impact on internal controls
Help drive pre/post-acquisition internal control integration strategies
Partner with other accounting leaders in the ongoing evaluation of internal control process or control optimization opportunities
Serve as a subject matter expert in evaluating system implementation or process change initiatives and related control implications
Serve as a key resource for special projects with the ability to both lead as well as provide meaningful contributions
Work cross-functionally and within the accounting/finance group to prepare and execute against corporate initiatives
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA required
7+ years of experience in accounting-related work
At least 4 years in public accounting
Understanding of US GAAP, PCAOB standards, SEC regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley and COSO Internal Control Integrated Framework
Experience in designing, monitoring, and evaluating internal controls
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Business Suite (i.e., Visio, Excel, Word, Outlook)
Ability to take full ownership of assignments and be self-motivated
Exceptional leadership and staff development/mentoring capabilities
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively with others, including internal stakeholders/executives and external auditors
Ability to manage multiple priorities while working under pressure of time constraints
Demonstrates strong change agility
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and thoroughness
Process and process improvement oriented
Preferred
Large publicly traded corporation and/or Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
Manager experience preferred
Software/SaaS industry experience preferred
AuditBoard experience is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
401(k) match
Perks that support you, your family, and your finances
Career development
Company
Paylocity
Paylocity is a provider of cloud-based payroll and human capital management (HCM) software solutions.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$10MKey Investors
Adams Street Partners
2014-03-19IPO
2008-05-16Series Unknown· $10M
Leadership Team
Toby Williams
President & CEO, Board Director
Holly Fulp
Deputy CFO and Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
2026-01-19
2025-11-10
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