Manager, Compliance & Strategic Projects

THE ROLE

The Manager, Compliance & Strategic Projects will assume the critical role of leading Grove’s transition from 404a to 404b status. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact at a growing, recently IPO’d company. This role will report to our Sr. Director of Enterprise Tech & Compliance.

As our first hire dedicated to SOX compliance, you will elaborate and elevate our SOX program. You’ll work in partnership with external advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure effectiveness of internal controls and drive improvements across the organization. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves building from the ground up, and is passionate about using technology to enhance business processes. 

• This full-time, exempt position is remote for candidates based in the following states: California, Maine, Pennsylvania, Nevada, North Carolina, Texas, Colorado, Washington, Illinois, New York, and Massachusetts
• Competitive benefits - medical, vision, dental 
• Equity - shared success is core to our mission 
• Flexible Paid Time Off - we care most about results
• Free VIP membership and 25% employee discount
• Working for a company that believes that a small group of people can change the world for the better by creating products and funding initiatives that help the planet!

• Act as the subject matter expert on SOX compliance, providing guidance and support to internal teams to mitigate risks
• Lead SOX planning, scoping, and risk assessments in collaboration with process owners and external auditors
• Create Process Flows / Narratives and ensure the RCM is up to date
• Manage the execution of all SOX 404 phases, including walkthroughs, documentation, testing, reporting, and remediation tracking
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and work cross-functionally to implement
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, external auditors, and consultants, ensuring alignment on SOX-related activities
• Provide regular updates to management and the Audit Committee, ensuring transparency and accountability
• Assist in evaluating the impact of new processes, policies, and systems on the control environment

• You have 5-7 years of Internal Audit, Finance, Accounting, External Auditor, or SOX experience
• You have experience with Workiva, ERPs (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite), and other financial tooling 
• You love diving deep, making processes better, and driving change
• You are a task master and project manager, able to prioritize and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously
• You are confident in interacting with management and external stakeholders at all levels
• You bring a strong understanding of US GAAP, COSO, PCAOB Auditing Standards, and internal control frameworks
• You have experience managing external audit relationships and leading compliance initiatives
• You have a degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field

• Bonus points if: 
• You have contributed to building a SOX program from the ground up in a recently IPO'd company
• You are a CPA, CIA, or PMP

Launched in 2016 as a Certified B Corp, Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GROV) is transforming consumer products into a positive force for human and environmental good. Driven by the belief that sustainability is the only future, Grove creates and curates more than 240 high-performing eco-friendly brands of household cleaning, personal care, health and wellness, laundry, clean beauty, baby, and pet care products serving millions of households across the U.S. each year. By serving as the trusted destination for conscientious consumers who want to make the right choices for their families and the planet and providing access to knowledgeable Grove Guides, Grove makes it easy for everyone to build sustainable routines and Be a Force of Nature. 

Every product Grove offers — from its flagship brand of sustainably powerful home care essentials, Grove Co.™, to its exceptional third-party brands — has been thoroughly vetted against the Grove Feel Good Standard, which guarantees strict ingredients criteria, 100% plastic neutral orders, carbon neutral shipments, and high quality performance in addition to being certified cruelty-free and ethically produced. Grove is a public benefit corporation on a mission to move Beyond Plastic® and is available at select retailers nationwide, making sustainable home care products even more accessible. For more information, visit www.Grove.co.

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