Business SOX Manager

The Reporting, Technical Accounting and Business Controls team is responsible for the accurate presentation and filing of all required SEC reporting, the assessment and implementation of new accounting standards, conclusions on technical and transactional accounting matters, and partnership with business teams on the design and implementation of SOX business process controls. Our team acts as a vital business partner to the organization. We are the primary liaison to the external audit team, work closely with the earnings team for quarterly reporting and partner with business management on unusual or new transactions.

About the role

Zillow is seeking an ambitious and goal-oriented professional to lead the company's SOX business process control design and implementation activities. This individual will be a key member of the finance team with primary responsibility for owning the first line of defense in close partnership with stakeholders from across the company for Zillow Group's Internal Control over Financial Reporting. We are looking for a highly accountable individual who demonstrates excellent people and project management skills. If you want to make big contributions to a fast-growing enterprise, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders and control owners to assess potential business changes for impacts to SOX business process controls and objectives, including for new products, non-routine transactions and M&A activity

Collaborate with control owners as a SOX subject matter expert to assist in the creation of processes and procedures that meet SOX compliance requirements and scale with future growth

Identify gaps in internal control designs that could lead to financial reporting risk and correct design deficiencies

Work with control owners to develop remediation plans and drive remediation projects

Collaborate with IT compliance team on internal control considerations for system implementations impacting internal controls over financial reporting

Coordinate with internal audit, external audit and SOX compliance teams for alignment on SOX planning, walkthroughs/testing, audit requests, deficiency evaluations and SOX

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. Remote employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and instead, work from a physical location of their choice which must be identified to the Company. Employees may live in any of the 50 US States, with limited exceptions. In certain cases, an employee in a remote-designated job may need to live in a specific region or time zone to support customers or clients as part of their role.

In Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada and New York City the standard base pay range for this role is $88,600.00 - $141,500.00 Annually. This base pay range is specific to Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada and New York City and may not be applicable to other locations.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location.

Who you are

Advanced knowledge of SOX requirements for business processes and their related information technology components

Strong understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), in particular ASC 606, and of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) requirements and trends

Understanding of SEC reporting requirements as it relates to financial statements and related disclosures

Experience with auditing programs, such as AuditBoard, and automation tools preferred

Ability to influence others

Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills

Exceptionally organized and strong at execution, follow-up, and attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a team environment working with others

Ability to thrive in high-pressure situations in a fast paced and dynamic environment

Effective decision-making skills, including the ability to choose a course of action in situations involving substantial uncertainty and risk

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field

Certified Public Accountant

6+ years of relevant work experience, ideally with both Big 4 public accounting experience and compliance or audit experience at a publicly traded company