Internal Controls Manager

BlueLinx is hiring an Internal Controls Manager to join our Finance team!

The Internal Controls Manager is an essential role which supports the Company's ongoing control environment.

The Internal Controls Manager will be responsible for coordinating the design and implementation of the Company's internal business control and information technology control environment in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. In addition, they work with business process owners to develop and update process documents. Supports and assists the accounting and IT teams with internal control related activities and other monthly and/or quarterly activities as needed.

The Internal Controls Manager Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, executing, and monitoring all phases of business process SOX 404 program compliance.

• Conducts an annual financial reporting risk assessment, identification of risk areas and control gaps.

• Leads preparation and review of business process and internal control documentation.

• Responsible for maintenance of internal controls documentation and coordinates updates as needed.

• Coordinates test work with Internal Audit, external SOX co-sourcing firm and external auditors; downloads populations of data for testing; participates in walkthroughs and identifies/validates key controls.

• Reviews and evaluates exceptions/deficiencies; assists with development of remediation plans to correct identified control deficiencies, including design deficiencies and provides oversight for operational remediation.

• Supports IT efforts in areas such as ITGCs and application controls.

• Supports Director of Inventory and Gross Margin with inventory related management and branch controls.

• Manages quarterly control certifications within Audit Board, and annual SOC 1 Type 2 reporting.

• Manages quarterly user access reviews for all key financial applications with the support of IT and application owners.

• Supports the Controllership team in monthly and quarterly close cycles, assists in the development of internal and external reporting related to financial results and risk and control related reporting materials.

• Leads and executes additional Controllership projects as assigned.

The Internal Controls Manager Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. Master's degree a plus.

• 4+ years of work experience, including SOX controls experience at a public accounting firm or a public company internal audit team.

• CPA / CIA preferred.

• The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of financial transaction flows; Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles; Knowledge of key controls frameworks, such as the COSO framework for internal control; .Highly organized and detail oriented; Effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work effectively with various disciplines within and outside the organization; Ability to multi-task; Desire to learn and drive to succeed as a key team member in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

BlueLinx (NYSE: BXC) is a leading wholesale distributor of building and industrial products in the United States with over 70,000 branded and private-label products, and a broad distribution footprint servicing all 50 states. BlueLinx has a differentiated distribution platform, value-driven business model and an extensive cache of products across the building products industry. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. BlueLinx has over 2,000 associates and distributes its comprehensive range of structural and specialty products to approximately 15,000 national, regional, and local dealers, as well as specialty distributors, national home centers, and industrial, and manufactured housing customers. Teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement drive our culture which emphasizes safety and customer service.