Job Description:
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced SOX & Compliance Manager to lead and manage all aspects of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance within our organization. This high-impact role will serve as the single point of contact for all SOX audit activities, ensuring alignment across technical, operational, and compliance teams. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of SOX 404 requirements and the COSO framework, along with the ability to drive governance, risk mitigation, and control processes across complex infrastructure and application environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- SOX Audit Leadership: Own the full SOX audit lifecycle – from planning and execution to issue resolution and closure.
- Primary Liaison: Act as the main interface between SOX auditors, internal stakeholders, and leadership, ensuring clear and timely communication.
- Program Governance: Lead governance for the SOX compliance program, overseeing control design, implementation, and testing across organisational infrastructure and application teams.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Infrastructure and Application teams to embed SOX controls into operational processes and address technical gaps.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and manage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on compliance objectives and deliverables.
- Risk & Control Management: Maintain comprehensive SOX documentation, including process narratives, risk and control matrices (RCMs), and test plans.
- Remediation Oversight: Identify control deficiencies, define remediation actions, and track resolution to maintain compliance posture.
- Continuous Improvement: Continuously assess and enhance SOX processes and controls in response to regulatory updates, audit feedback, and internal initiatives.
- Team Development: Mentor and develop team members to strengthen internal SOX and compliance capabilities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or risk management, including 3+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
- In-depth knowledge of SOX 404, COSO framework, and IT General Controls (ITGCs).
- Demonstrated success in managing SOX audits and working effectively with external auditors.
- Strong ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience working closely with technical teams (Infrastructure and Applications) to address compliance requirements.
- Exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Hands-on experience with SOX compliance tools (e.g., Workiva, Audit Board).
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
- Background in a public company or other highly regulated environment is a plus.
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