Description We are offering an exciting opportunity in the Manufacturing industry, based in Lansing, Michigan. The SOX Compliance Manager/Director will play an integral role in maintaining an effective control environment, overseeing risk management, compliance activities, and control activities. This role involves both in-office and remote work, providing flexibility to accommodate individual needs while ensuring effective team collaboration. Responsibilities: • Oversee and manage the company's internal control activities to achieve SOX program objectives. • Regularly update the risk assessment and materiality calculation to identify in scope accounts, locations, and information systems. • Create and implement the SOX communication and education plan to provide regular updates and enhance stakeholder understanding of the SOX program and new requirements. • Facilitate continuous improvement, including addressing control gaps identified by Internal Audit or the external auditor. • Manage the quarterly control certification and representation letter process in partnership with the SEC reporting team for senior leadership. • Maintain the Company’s key control framework and support its local implementation across all global locations. • Manage multiple cross-functional, multi-disciplinary "special projects", serving in a project leadership capacity. • Research, assess, and benchmark SOX and audit requirements to provide a perspective on audit requirements related to SOX controls. • Partner with the SEC reporting team to interpret and apply technical accounting guidance and accounting standards updates to SOX-relevant policies and processes. • Support the implementation of our automated SOX management tool; program manage the execution and documentation of control activities to ensure the tool reflects the current status of SOX-related activities. Requirements • A minimum of 7 years experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry • Proficient in Accounting Software Systems • Experience with ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning systems • Solid understanding and experience with Accounting Functions • Proven track record in Auditing • Knowledge of Business Process Functions • Familiarity with Compliance matters, specifically within the manufacturing industry • Experience with Audit - Financial • Proficiency in SOX - Sarbanes-Oxley compliance • Experience in conducting Internal Audits Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .