SOX Compliance Lead (Vancouver, Washington)

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Description -

At HP, we believe that the future of work is delivering growth and fulfillment through technology. We are a technology company born of the belief that companies should do more than just make a profit , t hey should make the world a better place.   O ur technology - a product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions - was created to inspire this meaningful progress. We know that thoughtful ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time , and   all it takes is one to change the world.  

HP's   Technology & Innovation Organization  (TIO) is at the forefront of redefining how HP delivers value-driving the shift from a traditional hardware company to a technology leader that enables intelligence at the edge. Guided by a mission to elevate customer experiences through seamlessly integrated, AI‑driven solutions, TIO is building a secure, consistent, and innovative software ecosystem that unifies HP's diverse product landscape. By championing software‑led transformation, fostering breakthrough innovation, and ensuring a cohesive One HP experience, TIO plays a critical role in shaping the future of how people interact with HP technology around the world.  

Job Summary

HP is   seeking   a highly motivated   and experienced   SOX Compliance Lead   to join our Security, Risk Management, & Compliance department   which supports engineering   in building customer trust, str engthening platform and product security, and enabling effective risk management   and compliance .  

This role   is  a   highly visible   rol e   managing and executing   the compliance and internal control testing processes related to SOX. This role partners with   Engineering,   IT , F inance,   I nternal   A udit, and   the E xternal   A uditors to assess and ensure that internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) are designed and   operatin g   effectively .   

This role will also be essential in organizational efforts to further integrate Agentic AI within the SDLC   to reduce compliance burden   while still ensuring adherence to SOX and other security and privacy regulatory requirements and certifications.  

Responsibilities  

• Manage and execute the SOX compliance program, including scoping, risk assessment, testing, and remediation activities.  

• Identify   and evaluate ITGCs across areas such as access controls, change management, system operations, and   SDLC .  

• Collaborate with control owners to ensure understanding, proper documentation, and implementation of IT control procedures.  

• Perform walkthroughs and testing of controls for key financial systems and supporting infrastructure.  

• Track, document, and communicate control deficiencies and remediation plans.  

• Serve as a liaison between   Engineering,   IT, internal audit,   and   external auditors during SOX reviews.  

• Assist   with the development and maintenance of SOX documentation including risk/control matrices, process narratives, and flowcharts.  

• Monitor and report on compliance status and risks to leadership through dashboards and reports.  

• Provide guidance on control design and process improvements to enhance the overall IT control environment.  

• Support   other security   and privacy   compliance requirements such as ISO / SOC2, NIS2, DORA,   EO 14117 ,   EU CRA,   EU AI Act,   GDPR ,   etc  

• Support Shift-Left and Agentic AI efforts to   improve the SDLC by   moving testing and security ea rlier in the lifecycle and automating processes   to reduce manual   development   and compliance   efforts  

Qualifications  

• Strong understanding of internal control over financial reporting (ICOFR), risk assessment, IT General Controls (ITGC), and PCAOB expectations  

• Demonstrated experience testing   ITGCs for   applications, operating systems, and databases   and reviewing  /  validating   the completeness and accuracy of audit evidence  

• Experience   in   constructively   challenging internal and external auditors   when   appropriate , ensuring audit requests and findings are risk based, practical, and aligned with regulatory   guidance A ttention   to detail and quality, balanced with the ability to see the big picture and   identify   areas for process simplification  

• Ability to proactively look ahead,   anticipate   questions, independently assess risk, think critically and creatively to achieve the best outcome, and elevate issues to the right level internally and externally to resolve  

• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously  

• Excellent interpersonal,   written   and verbal communications, presentation and influencing skills  

• Strong planning and project management skills  

Education  & Experience  

• 8+ years of experience in IT Audit, IT Compliance, or a related discipline, with direct SOX IT compliance experience  

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration , Accounting, Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer   Science   or related field  

• Preferred certifications: CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP   or similar certifications  

Required   Knowledge & Skills  

• Business   Processes  

• ICOFR  

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