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Principal, Program Finance (EAC SOX Compliance)

Salt Lake City, Utah

Job ID 47767
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Job Title: Principal, Program Finance - EAC SOX Controls 

Job Code: 47767

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The EAC SOX Compliance Senior Manager is responsible for overseeing the internal control framework related to Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes and ensuring full adherence to Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements. This role provides leadership in the design, evaluation, and continuous improvement of controls governing program financial forecasting. The position works closely with Finance, Program Management, Internal Audit, and Business Operations to promote compliance, strengthen forecasting discipline, and mitigate financial risk.

Essential Functions:

  • Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of SOX‑compliant internal controls for EAC processes and related financial activities.
  • Oversee the end‑to‑end control environment, including documentation, walkthroughs, testing, monitoring, and remediation of deficiencies.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with Internal Audit and external auditors regarding EAC‑related controls and compliance.
  • Conduct ongoing risk assessments to identify control gaps and drive remediation plans to resolution.
  • Partner with Program Finance, Accounting, and Program Management to ensure compliance with policies, control responsibilities, and audit requirements.
  • Develop and update standardized policies, procedures, guidance, and training to support consistent execution of EAC control requirements across the organization.
  • Support system modernization and automation efforts by advising on control considerations, design impacts, and compliance implications.
  • Track, analyze, and report control performance metrics, compliance trends, and risk indicators to senior leadership.
  • Manage and develop a team of compliance professionals responsible for testing, documentation, and control monitoring.
  • Provide subject matter expertise on SOX, internal controls, and forecasting governance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience. 

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Relevant experience in finance, audit, SOX compliance, or internal controls.
  • Experience in government contracting, aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industries.
  • Familiarity with financial systems, forecasting tools, or automated control environments.
  • Strong knowledge of SOX requirements and internal control frameworks.
  • Experience with EAC processes, forecasting methodologies, or program/project financial management.
  • Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
  • Demonstrated analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.

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