Sr. Director, SOX Compliance

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Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition.

We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees.

As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewarding career, we invite you to review our opportunities!

Job Description Summary

Position Objective:

The position is that of Senior Director, SOX Compliance for Sunbelt Rentals (“the Company”).  Sunbelt Rentals’ current parent company, Ashtead Group plc, is a $10bn revenue UK FTSE 50 publicly listed company which has recently announced its intention to relist on the NYSE and rebrand as Sunbelt Rentals.  Sunbelt Rentals and is the world’s second largest equipment rental group serving principally the US, Canada and the UK.  The Company operates through over 1,500 rental stores across our markets and employs over 25,000 people, renting a full range of construction and industrial equipment across a wide variety of applications to a diverse customer base.  Our equipment can be used to lift, power, generate, move, dig, compact, drill, support, scrub, pump, direct, heat and ventilate - whatever is required.  Our objective is to deliver sustainable value and above average performance across the economic cycle, thereby extending our industry-leading position and delivering superior total returns for shareholders.

This newly created role will be based in our US headquarters in Fort Mill, SC and provides an opportunity to play a key role in building the Sarbanes-Oxley (‘’SOX’’) compliance function required as a US listed business, overseeing the Company’s ‘second line’ assurance activities. 

The role will report to the SVP, Global Finance Transformation and will have significant interaction with senior executive management across the Company’s leadership team based in Fort Mill, in addition to the Group’s internal audit function, the external auditors and the finance and wider business teams across the US, Canada and the UK.

Position Responsibilities:

Internal control design and implementation

• Lead the SOX compliance program, including the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls over financial reporting (‘’ICFR’’)
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of the Group’s control documentation (for example, RACMs, COSO framework, FSLI, entity level controls) in conjunction with the management team, ensuring framework remains risk focused
• Ensuring the Group remains abreast of evolving risk management and financial control best practice, including the pro-active review of regulatory, industry and other developments
• Working with Internal Audit, responsible for coordinating and managing any SOX and ICFR related needs for external audits, liaising with auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process
• Oversight of the operating businesses’ response to control observations identified by the Group’s internal and external auditors
• Key point of contact with the Group’s internal auditors and other outsourced advisors relating to financial controls
• Responsible for regular reporting to the Audit Committee relating to risk and financial controls

Internal control assurance

• Responsibility for undertaking ‘second-line’ assurance testing of key controls and working closely with Internal Audit function in their operating effectiveness testing
• Working with the business to support the self-certification process
• Reviewing and testing process and control enhancements that have been made in response to control findings (e.g. through both ‘second-line’ and ‘third-line’ assurance activities)
• Coaching of control operators on execution and documentation of control evidence 

Other matters

• Responsible for maintaining collaboration with the Group’s internal audit function, coordinating on activities as required
• Support on developing appropriate control framework associated with areas of non-financial reporting (e.g. sustainability data)

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• CPA qualified with ‘Big 4’ public accounting experience (15+ years’ experience)
• Team player with a strong technical background, ability to develop junior staff and experience of US GAAP
• Exposure to well-developed internal financial control systems with experience of Sarbanes Oxley essential
• An individual who is looking for a challenging role within a dynamic team environment
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Organization and communication skills

Physical Demands:

Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more, as required by the job.  Some Sunbelt jobs may require driving for long periods of time, loading and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind, or excessive temperatures and/or night and weekend work.  All duties must be performed according to Sunbelt’s safety policies and guidelines.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with ADA/ADAAA.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job.  The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

Sunbelt Rentals is an Equal Opportunity Employer — Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and any other protected ground

Base Pay Range: $167,586.00 - 230,430.20

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Please visit https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/careers/ for more information on our benefits and to join our Talent Network.

Sunbelt also provides a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees. This package includes health, dental and vision plans, 401(k), volunteer time off, short-term and long-term disability, accident, life and travel insurance, as well as flexible spending, tuition reimbursement, college savings, EAP and length of service awards. You will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date. Sunbelt offers team members the following time off from work, subject to Sunbelt’s policies: twelve to twenty-five vacation days depending on years of service; five sick days; six paid holidays, two paid half day holidays, two floating holidays, one inclusion day, and one volunteer day (unless specified in a collective bargaining agreement).

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