Manager, Compliance & Strategic Projects

As the Manager, Compliance & Strategic Projects at Grove Collaborative, you will be the subject matter expert on SOX compliance, leading the planning, scoping, and risk assessments. Your role involves managing the execution of all SOX phases, working closely with process owners and external auditors to ensure effective internal controls. Additionally, you will create process documentation, manage communication with stakeholders, and deliver updates to the management and Audit Committee.

To qualify for the Manager, Compliance & Strategic Projects role at Grove Collaborative, candidates should have 5-7 years of relevant experience in internal audit or finance, and a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Workiva and ERPs such as Oracle or SAP is also beneficial. Bonus points are awarded for candidates who have contributed to building a SOX program in an IPO'd company, along with professional certifications like CPA or CIA.

The work environment for the Manager, Compliance & Strategic Projects at Grove Collaborative is flexible and remote, fostering a dynamic atmosphere that embraces diversity and inclusion. You'll collaborate with a passionate team while enjoying the benefit of a supportive management structure, ensuring a balanced work-life experience. The company encourages continuous learning and communication, making it an exciting place to develop your compliance expertise.

Grove Collaborative offers a competitive benefits package for the Manager, Compliance & Strategic Projects, including medical, vision, and dental coverage. Employees enjoy flexible paid time off, an equity plan, and access to products at a discount. Additionally, you'll be a part of a mission-driven team devoted to making a positive impact on the environment.

The Manager, Compliance & Strategic Projects is integral to Grove Collaborative’s mission to create sustainable products. By ensuring robust SOX compliance and effective internal controls, you'll be supporting a company that values eco-friendly practices and transparent operations. This role enables the organization to maintain its credibility and commitment to sustainability, helping to build trust with consumers and stakeholders alike.

In your response, highlight any previous roles where you managed SOX compliance, detailing the specific responsibilities you held. Discuss your approach to compliance and how it aligns with Grove Collaborative’s goal of achieving excellence in sustainable practices. Mention specific tools and methodologies you utilized that could benefit the team.

Talk about your strategy for collaborating with external auditors, emphasizing the importance of open communication and transparency. Share examples of how you've successfully managed these relationships in previous roles and how you would ensure that compliance activities align with organizational goals at Grove Collaborative.

Outline a systematic approach that includes assessing current processes, defining compliance requirements, creating documentation, and identifying key stakeholders. Emphasize the collaborative nature of this process and how you would engage cross-functional teams to achieve success in building a robust SOX program.

Describe the COSO framework and its components, highlighting how it relates to internal controls and compliance needs. Explain how understanding this framework allows you to better assess risks and implement effective controls that fit Grove Collaborative’s Mission of sustainability while meeting compliance requirements.

Talk about your organization and prioritization methods, such as using project management tools or frameworks. Illustrate with examples from past experiences where you've successfully managed multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely completion without sacrificing quality.

Discuss specific tools you've used for compliance monitoring, documentation, and reporting, such as Workiva, ERPs, or specific audit software. Highlight how proficiency in these tools can enhance efficiency and support compliance efforts at Grove Collaborative.

Emphasize your communication and relationship-building skills. Provide examples of how you've facilitated discussions and feedback loops to keep all parties aligned, ensuring that compliance objectives are met effectively at Grove Collaborative.

Share specific methodologies you've used to conduct risk assessments, including identifying potential compliance risks and developing mitigation strategies. Link your experience to how you would conduct these assessments in the context of Grove Collaborative’s operations and strategic goals.

Discuss your approach to analyzing and assessing how new processes or policies may affect compliance and internal controls. Explain your collaborative strategy for engaging stakeholders in this evaluation process to ensure that compliance objectives are still achievable.