Job Abstract

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Implements, coordinates, and executes internal financial, operational, information technology and compliance audits in accordance with business policies and other regulatory requirements in an evolving corporate environment;

• Manages the Company’s SOX 404 compliance program including the documentation of internal controls, processes and procedures;  

• Oversees internal controls over the areas of responsibility;

• Identifies, recommends and implements the necessary improvements to accounting policies/procedures and internal business controls to support corporate priorities, business needs and compliance programs;

• Plans, develops and implements an internal program of audits that evaluate the accuracy of information and internal controls, the degree of internal and external risk, the potential exposure and the degree of compliance with all applicable internal and external guidelines, policies and regulations;

• Prepares detailed written management reports on audit findings, recommendations for improvements and corrective actions planned to mitigate risk;

• Follows-up on audit recommendations to assure correction of deficient or exposed areas;

• Reports periodically to the Audit Committee on status and findings;

• Independently investigates compliance matters that are reported, and communicates findings in a prompt and thorough manner;

• Identifies, tracks and regularly reports on relevant compliance-related metrics; Assesses root causes for compliance issues, and makes recommendations to effectively address them;

• Builds and maintains cross-functional relationships with leaders throughout the organization to assist with creating transparency and ensuring cooperation with various audits and process improvement projects;

• Works with functional leaders to implement proposed changes and develop the necessary tools and mechanisms to support lasting change.

• Develops, coordinates and participates in training programs to ensure that employees are knowledgeable of and comply with pertinent regulatory standards and compliance policies;

• Develops external relationships with appropriate federal, state, regional and local organizations, professional compliance organizations, and other resources.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 1 - 3 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) regular employees and/or contractors.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting AND

• Fifteen (15) Years of Internal Audit experience AND

• Experience working in other corporate functions such as operations, finance, accounting OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses: None required.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Proven experience in leading a wide variety of compliance and accreditation activities for education institutions with demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and provide actionable summaries of complex issues, regulations and policies

• Knowledge of and experience in interpreting and explaining federal, state, regional and local regulations

• Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Ability to pass required background check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• CIA or CPA designation

• Experience in developing and implementing ITGC’s

• Experience in multiple corporate functions with an understanding of business processes and priorities

• Ability to interact effectively with executives and staff across various departments and outside advisors

• Leadership ability – a strong influencer, who can coach

• Strong oral and written communication skills for presentation to management and board members

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Excellent project management, organizing and planning skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position must be within commuting distance to the Reston HQ Office, and will be required to report to the Reston HR Office at least 2 days per week or more

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.  All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. 

Job Type

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)