SOX Manager

Role Description

The SOX Manager for Business Process and IT Application Controls (ITAC) is a critical, highly visible role on the Finance team responsible for the day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 compliance program. As our business experiences tremendous growth, this individual will act as a key partner to business process and ITAC owners, ensuring a robust Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) environment and be responsible for working with different business stakeholders on maintaining the SOX controls.

The ideal candidate is a motivated, self-starting leader with a strong background in public accounting and internal controls. You will not just manage compliance, but actively drive process optimization, automation, and cross-functional risk management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• SOX Program Management & Execution
  • Lifecycle Management: Lead the execution of the annual SOX compliance lifecycle for business processes and ITAC, including scoping, risk assessment, documentation (narratives, flowcharts, Risk & Control Matrices), testing coordination, and deficiency remediation.
  • Risk Assessment & Scoping: Perform the annual qualitative and quantitative risk assessment to identify significant accounts, relevant assertions, and key controls, proactively adjusting the SOX scope to reflect business growth or process changes.
  • Audit Coordination: Serve as the business process and ITAC primary point of contact and liaison between management, control owners, Internal Audit, and the External Auditors for all SOX-related matters to ensure a coordinated, efficient, and cost-effective audit process.
  • Deficiency Management: Evaluate control deficiencies/process enhancements and partner closely with business process and ITAC owners to develop actionable remediation plans and track progress to ensure timely resolution.
• Process Optimization & Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Control Rationalization: Drive a continuous improvement mindset by identifying opportunities to streamline operations, eliminate redundant controls, and increase the utilization of automated controls or GRC tools.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to business process and ITAC owners providing guidance, coaching, and training on control responsibilities.
  • Change Management: Proactively assess and manage the SOX impact of new financial systems, workflow updates, or corporate transformation initiatives.
  • Policy & Standardization: Support the development and alignment of policies to ensure harmonized processes across all business units.
• Audit Coordination & Reporting
  • Audit Liaison: Serve as the business process and ITAC primary point of contact and liaison between management, control owners, Internal Audit, and the External Auditors for all SOX-related matters (e.g. walkthroughs, evidence gathering, follow-ups) to ensure seamless, cost-effective audit process.
  • PMO & Consultant Management: Manage the SOX project timeline, tracking milestones and managing external auditors, as needed.
  • Status Reporting: Prepare regular status updates, control deficiency summaries, and remediation progress reports for the management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in Big 4 public accounting (Audit or Risk Advisory), specifically focused on SOX 404 audits and ICFR for large accelerated filers.
• Strong familiarity with high-growth environments (Fintech or technology sector experience is a major plus).
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is strongly preferred. CISA is a plus.
• Deep understanding of SOX Section 404 requirements, the COSO framework, and PCAOB auditing standards.
• Experience navigating and evaluating controls within major ERP and enterprise systems (e.g., NetSuite) is highly desirable.

Requirements

• Strong conceptual and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, manage timelines, and deliver high-quality results under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex control requirements into clear, actionable guidance for non-financial stakeholders.
• A self-starter who can work independently while maintaining strong alignment with a broader team goal.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health, dental, and vision plans (choose HMO, PPO, or HDHP).
• HSA & FSA accounts.
• Life Insurance, Long & Short-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 11+ Observed holidays and wellness days and flexible time off.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with employee discounts.
• Wellness & Fitness initiatives.
• Employee recognition and referral programs.
• And much more.