Senior Manager, SOX Advisory & Process Improvement

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. About Salesforce Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we’re looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all. Ready to level‑up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce. Role Overview The Senior Manager will support our management-led SOX 360 Program Office team in strategy, growth, process excellence and innovation. The role focuses on business process support, including revenue or non‑revenue processes and other areas as needed. The Senior Manager will apply business knowledge to systems, process or reporting solutions presented and delivered for an effective control environment. Lead change, think independently, communicate clearly, support a point‑of‑view and recommendations, perform SOX risk assessments and scoping, and drive action in a cross‑functional environment. What You’ll Actually Be Doing Work cross‑functionally to support a changing SOX landscape and drive process improvement. Provide end‑to‑end business knowledge and expertise to assist in SOX readiness activities and SOX program maturation activities. Take ownership for all assigned process areas, gaining a comprehensive grasp of business process activities, controls, company policies, external accounting and reporting guidelines, and act as a subject‑matter authority for each of these areas. Assist in the development of the annual SOX prioritization assessment and plan. Work with current functional teams to review current processes and identify risk areas, design controls around them, and reduce risk and exposure. Design, implement and test internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) per the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act to respond to identified risks. Partner with the business to ensure SOX documentation, including flowcharts, narratives and controls, is up to date, accurate and properly handled. Collaborate with functional teams for compliance with outlined processes and ensure all key controls are performed satisfactorily. Work effectively in a dynamic, high‑growth environment, think quickly and creatively, recognize interrelationships early and enable innovation. Drive breakthrough solutions, encourage shifts in approach and build momentum to help Salesforce reach $50billion and beyond. You're Our Person If… 8+ years of related audit & accounting experience. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Strong background in public company SOX compliance requirements, accounting, and finance processes, including a solid understanding of control design and operational efficiency. Strong knowledge/experience with business processes and auditing requirements, including PCAOB requirements and USGAAP. Familiarity with financial systems as they relate to reviewing and improving internal controls. Prior experience leading teams, improving performance, and providing clear, specific performance feedback. Even Better If… Recent Big4 experience is preferred. Professional certification including CPA, CIA or equivalent. Previous experience supporting a company’s SOX program and crafting and implementing a system of internal controls, including experience in a large‑scale management‑led SOX organization. A customer‑service approach to help business process owners navigate the SOX program, especially with non‑accounting business partners. The ability to quickly develop strong working relationships with internal departments, including those in international locations, IT personnel, internal and external auditors. Ability to communicate effectively and influence, interact, and partner with cross‑functional and remote teams. A willingness to challenge status quo and drive continuous improvement through change. Self‑motivated, able to manage change, and able to work under tight deadlines in a high‑growth, challenging environment with strong multi‑tasking, analytical and decision‑making skills. Critical‑thinking self‑starter with strong leadership and project‑management capabilities. Compensation & Benefits This role is hybrid and requires office presence 3 days a week. Compensation will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job‑related knowledge, skills and experience, and may include incentive compensation, equity and benefits. Benefits include time‑off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k) and an employee stock‑purchasing program. For additional details, visit Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request via the Accommodations Request Form. EEO Statement Salesforce is an equal‑opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non‑discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. 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