Sr SOX and Compliance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Company Overview

Who is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 people : engineers, marketers, accountants / analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists!

Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3 : being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life.

True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We’re also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts.

We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You’ll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community.

You’ll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law.

DESCRIPTION

The Senior SOX Compliance Manager is critical to developing, implementing, and sustaining key processes and controls that mitigate compliance risks in our business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in auditing practices, with specific expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls.

Requirements : PRIMARY DUTIES

AUDIT LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY :

• Develop and implement a risk-based internal audit plan, aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and manage the execution of audits across operational, financial, compliance, and IT areas to assess the effectiveness of financial, operational, and compliance controls.
• Report audit findings and recommendations to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Provide guidance on internal controls, risk mitigation, and process improvements.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT :

PROJECT MANAGEMENT :

COMPLIANCE & RISK OVERSIGHT

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field

Minimum of 3 years of experience in public accounting or a corporate internal audit role

CPA certification is a plus

Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and audit procedures

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and audit software tools

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Full time – flexibility to work extra time if needed.

Work in a fast paced and diverse environment.

Works in an office environment

Problem solving, oral / written communication, analytical ability, calculating, concentration, and interpersonal abilities continuously.

Eye / hand coordination, typing, handling, and wrist motion continuously.

Prolonged seating at a computer

Bending, reaching, stretching, standing, and walking occasionally.

COMPETENCIES

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Drives Results

Analytical Mindset

All applicants must be work-authorized.

Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.

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