SOX Compliance Manager

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

Summary

The SOX Compliance Manager is responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program and the organization’s internal control over financial reporting. This role serves as the subject-matter expert for SOX requirements, partners with Finance and IT to evaluate and monitor key financial and technology controls and provides independent assurance regarding control design and operating effectiveness. The position supports senior management in fulfilling SOX Section 302 certification responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Continuously enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the SOX program while supporting governance, risk management, and internal control objectives.
• Implement scalable, repeatable, and clear standards and processes to ensure reliable SOX deliverables.
• Develop a deep understanding of Greenbrier’s business and technology environment to identify risks and recommend appropriate actions.
• Deliver training to control self‑assessment testers to strengthen internal control monitoring.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, communicating clearly and influencing effectively across the organization.
• Create and manage project plans to ensure timely completion of SOX deliverables.
• Coordinate scope, reliance strategies, and deficiency status with external auditors.
• Guide management in root cause and corrective action for control gaps or failures.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop internal staff assigned to SOX-related activities.
• Review workpapers and uphold quality in accordance with IIA Standards.
• Support other internal audit or compliance projects as assigned.

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field.
• 7 years of experience combined in internal audit, external audit, and/or accounting. At least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead position.
• Prior experience leading SOX testing programs and continuous improvement projects.
• Professional certification: CPA required; CIA, CFE, and/or CISA strongly preferred.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Prior experience with control self‑assessment programs.
• Spanish language skills.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office environment with hybrid option.
• Requires up to 15% domestic and international travel.

Physical Activities and Requirements 

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5- 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

• Sit: Constantly
• Stand: Frequently
• Walk: Occasionally
• Bend: Occasionally
• Kneel/Squat: Not Applicable
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Climb: Not Applicable
• Reach Forward: Occasionally
• Reach Upward: Not Applicable
• Handling/Fingering: Constantly

Lift / Carry Requirements

• 5-10 lbs: Occasionally
• 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
• 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

• Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
• 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
• 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000.
 
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