Log In
Sign Up
Do you innovate with integrity? Believe a team is stronger together? Are you passionate about sustainability? If these are some of the attributes that describe you, then read on. We are looking for courageous, collaborative, and curious problem solvers who are interested in joining our team to help us develop solutions to complex challenges.
Digimarc is a global leader in product digitization, delivering business value across industries through unique identifiers and cloud-based solutions. A trusted partner in deterring digital counterfeiting of global currency for more than 20 years, Digimarc illuminates a product’s journey to provide intelligence and promote a prosperous, safer, and more sustainable world. Digimarc also gives every product a digital presence connected to a cloud-based record of its journey and interactions via the EVRYTHNG Product Cloud ®. With Digimarc, you can finally see everything. And when you see everything, you can achieve anything. For more information, visit us at digimarc.com.
THE CHALLENGE…
Digimarc is seeking a detail oriented, results-driven Financial Compliance Manager to join our accounting and finance team. Under the supervision of the Controller, this person will be responsible for overseeing financial compliance, for all entities and in all states and jurisdictions, related to internal controls, stock administration, and corporate sales and income tax. They be responsible for all aspects of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) compliance including assessing the scope of SOX controls and working collaboratively with other members of the finance team to identify, design, and document key controls and processes. They will work closely with legal and payroll to ensure that the administration of our stock awards are done accurately and timely. They will facilitate the preparation of our tax provisions and returns with our tax advisors and review the reasonableness of their work.
Requirements
WHAT YOU WILL DO…
Manage the annual SOX program
Manage the annual SOX program from planning through scheduling, preparing, execution, testing, tracking and reporting. This includes materiality and risk assessment, documenting and designing SOX processes and controls, controls testing, deficiency evaluation and remediation tracking
Work directly with business process owners on the implementation of SOX controls, including business process controls design, policies and procedures
Resolve any internal control deficiencies through collaboration with process and control owners
Work with the external auditors and coordinate the IT SOX audit
Summarize and communicate status and findings on a quarterly basis to executive team
Manage stock administration
Gain a deep understanding of the stock plans and become the subject matter expert to partner with our legal, accounting, and payroll teams
Educate employees about their equity and answer ongoing questions
Comply with international and US reporting requirements
Maintain the equity management platform and identify and implement process improvements
Coordinate with payroll team on periodic stock vesting dates to ensure accurate treatment of employee awards
Ensure timely and accurate filings of all Form 4s related to stock activity
Support month-end close, audit, and financial reporting processes
Manage tax compliance
Gather, organize, and analyze data relevant to the preparation of tax provisions and returns
Work closely with tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely completion of tax projects and filing of returns
Tie out the company’s quarterly and annual financial tax provisions and facilitate review by the Controller and CFO
Other compliance
Cross train with other members of the accounting and finance team to ensure coverage of responsibilities when people are out of office
Review other accounting and finance team members work to support a robust internal control environment
As time allows, work on other ad hoc projects
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR…
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting
5-7 years experience in corporate accounting or public accounting
CPA and experience working with auditors preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to write, speak and interact clearly and professionally
Must have a meticulous attention to detail
Extremely organized and self-motivated; must have high proficiency to both learn quickly and follow instructions
Passion in participating, creating, and sustaining a diverse and inclusive culture where individuals and teams can do their best work and unlock their potential
Strong skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Passion in participating, creating, and sustaining a diverse and inclusive culture where individuals and teams can do their best work and unlock their potential
Alignment with the core Digimarc values: collaborative, curious, and courageous
Digimarc is seeking diverse applicants. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected factor. We want the best people who share our values.
This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Restricted stock units upon hire
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, & 401(k) matching
Flexible time off / holidays
#LI-remote
