Since its founding over 80 years ago, Krispy Kreme's focus has remained the same - making fresh, premium quality doughnuts inspired by their founder's original recipe. The brand's iconic Hot Light lets guests know when doughnuts are being made fresh in shop so they can enjoy hot doughnuts fresh off the line. To make Krispy Kreme's in-shop experience even sweeter, many shops across the globe feature the brands one-of-a-kind doughnut theatre, an immersive, interactive experience through which guests can see Krispy Kreme's melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts being made right before their eyes. The Financial Controls & Compliance Manager will be a key member of the Corporate Accounting organization at Krispy Kreme, responsible for ensuring ongoing compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements across the company. This role goes beyond coordination and will actively partner with the Corporate Accounting team to monitor, enforce, and improve control execution within day-to-day accounting processes. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), combined with a practical, hands-on approach to helping process owners execute controls effectively and consistently.

HERE'S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING SOX

Compliance and Controls Monitoring Actively monitor the execution of key SOX controls within the Corporate Accounting department, ensuring controls are performed timely, consistently, and with appropriate evidence Perform periodic reviews of control documentation (reconciliations, journal entries, account analyses, etc.) to confirm compliance with control requirements Establish and maintain control monitoring routines, including checklists, dashboards, and certification processes Identify instances of non-compliance or control breakdowns and work directly with control owners to remediate issues in real time Ensure proper retention of documentation to support control execution and audit requirements Accounting Team Partnership & Support Serve as a day-to-day advisor to the Corporate Accounting team on control expectations, documentation standards, and best practices Provide hands-on guidance to ensure controls are embedded into normal accounting workflows (not treated as separate or after-the-fact activities) Assist accounting personnel in preparing and maintaining high-quality support for key controls (e.g., reconciliations, review evidence, variance analyses) Help train and onboard accounting team members on SOX requirements and control procedures Reinforce accountability for control ownership within the Corporate Accounting function Collaborate with the Technical Accounting team to develop and refine accounting policies, ensuring they are designed to support and integrate effectively with the company's internal control structure Collaboration with Internal and External Audit Partner with Internal Audit to align on control design, testing approaches, and documentation expectations Support walkthroughs, testing cycles, and external audit requests by ensuring Corporate Accounting is prepared and documentation is complete Assist in evaluating control deficiencies and developing practical, sustainable remediation plans Collaborate with External Auditors on interim and annual testing and related documentation Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Initiatives Work cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, IT, and Operations to strengthen the control, environment Identify opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining strong controls, including automation and standardization initiatives • Drive improvements in control design to reduce risk and enhance scalability

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

Bachelor's degree. CPA with public accounting and/or publicly traded company experience 5+ years experience Professional and effective verbal and written communication Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated ability to solve problems Hands-on experience with U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance in a public company environment Deep understanding of SOX 404 requirements and COSO framework Strong practical knowledge of accounting processes and how controls operate within them Ability to evaluate control execution quality and identify gaps in real time Excellent documentation and review skills (reconciliations, JEs, support packages) Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and coach accounting teams Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills Proven project management skills - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities •

THIS POSITION IS HYBRID

•BENEFITS Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance) Employee discount program 401K plan Flexible PTO Company events Education Reimbursement Hospital Indemnity Insurance Adoption Assistance Life Insurance FSA/HSA Plans Pet Insurance Krispy Kreme is an

Equal Opportunity Employer:

At Krispy Kreme, we believe that your originality sweetens our recipe. We value the diverse ingredients of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, gender, intersex, or veteran status of every individual. We strive for an inclusive culture that allows each of our peeps to bring their bold authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. About Krispy Kreme Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Krispy Kreme is one of the most beloved and well-known sweet treat brands in the world. Our iconic Original Glazed® doughnut is universally recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Krispy Kreme operates in more than 35 countries through its unique network of fresh doughnut shops, partnerships with leading retailers, and a rapidly growing Ecommerce and delivery business with more than 14,000 fresh points of access. Our purpose of touching and enhancing lives through the joy that is Krispy Kreme guides how we operate every day and is reflected in the love we have for our people, our communities and the planet. Connect with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at www.

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Twitter.com/KrispyKreme .