Director, SOX and Internal Controls

The Role:

As part of strengthening its global Finance and Accounting team, Spire is seeking a Director of SOX and Internal Controls to lead enterprise-wide internal controls and SOX compliance. This critical role will ensure the organization meets all regulatory requirements related to financial reporting and internal controls while continuously improving the internal control environment and risk management practices. 

This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced audit and compliance leader with strong SOX readiness and execution background, public company experience, and a commitment to building scalable processes in a global environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing oversight of Spire’s SOX compliance program in accordance with COSO and PCAOB standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and third-party compliance consultants to ensure timely completion of internal control audits and remediation of deficiencies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and identify opportunities for control enhancements, process improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee documentation and testing of internal controls, partnering with process owners to ensure accountability and timely remediation.
• Drive control automation and optimization efforts across key finance and accounting processes, including order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, and record-to-report.
• Collaborate with technical accounting, financial reporting, and FP&A teams to ensure alignment and compliance with US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and company policies.
• Assist with developing accounting policies and training programs to promote SOX compliance awareness across the organization.
• Support other enterprise risk management initiatives and special projects as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in accounting, internal audit, and SOX compliance, including leadership roles in public company environments.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) required.
• Deep understanding of SOX 404 compliance requirements, COSO framework, and PCAOB auditing standards.
• Demonstrated experience building or scaling a SOX program, preferably in a pre- or post-IPO high-growth company.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls over financial reporting, and audit procedures.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Experience managing external auditors and compliance partners.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Big 4 audit or consulting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite), GRC tools, and automation of audit and compliance testing.
• Background in SaaS, aerospace, or industrial sectors.
• Exposure to global finance operations, foreign currency considerations, and shared services models.

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three business days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying.
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