IT SOX Manager San Jose, CA

IT SOX Manager San Jose, CA

IT SOX Manager, IT Audit, IT SOX Programs, Big 4 Public Accounting, US GAAP, SOX Requirements, COSO Framework

Experience level: Mid-senior Experience required: 8 Years Education level: Bachelor’s degree Job function: Accounting/Auditing Industry: Financial Services Pay rate : View hourly payrate Total position: 1 Relocation assistance: No Visa sponsorship eligibility: No
Note: This is a hybrid position, and we are seeking local candidates who can work onsite two days a week (Tuesday/Thursday).

Job Description:

The IT Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Manager is a pivotal role within the Internal Audit/SOX department, reporting to the Senior Director, Internal Audit and SOX. The continued growth of our business is a great opportunity for a motivated, self-starter to significantly influence wide-ranging IT practices within the company. The ideal candidate will ensure the timely execution of the SOX program, including aiding 0process improvement activities and collaborating with various IT stakeholders to maintain SOX controls and processes. The primary focus of this role will be to manage the IT SOX program.

Support the company’s IT Compliance efforts around IT General Controls (ITGCs), IT Application Controls (ITACs), and key reports.
Partner with stakeholders to develop and maintain process narratives, Risk Control Matrices, and data flow diagrams as needed.
Assist in developing the annual SOX plan and manage the program to ensure the timely execution of all key activities to meet internal and external deadlines.
Perform IT scoping/risk assessment annually to determine the relevant applications, systems, and tools in scope for SOX.
Perform assessment of new systems or changes to existing processes to identify risks before launch, providing recommendations for improvement, including SDLCs
Create test plans, perform and review SOX testing of key controls, ITACs and key reports.
Lead efforts related to quarterly management certifications.
Coordinate SOX activities and testing with co-sourced SOX provider, external auditors, and control owners.
Lead/facilitate walkthroughs, provide evidence, and ensure control owners maintain sufficient evidence.
Evaluate IT control deficiencies and work with process owners to develop remediation plans and target due dates. Monitor and support management's remediation efforts to closure, including review of supporting evidence.
Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the IT processes
Responsible for assisting with the maintenance of the SOX tool (AuditBoard)
Assist in maintaining company-wide internal control standards and provide controls-related training to process owners (as needed).
We’d love to chat if you have:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
8+ years of related experience in IT audit, IT operations, IT SOX programs, or consulting.
Experience with FinTech or SaaS companies is a plus
Big 4 Public Accounting or Consulting is a plus.
CISA or CIA preferred.
Solid knowledge and experience of IT controls across domains such as access security, change management, computer operations, key interfaces, application controls and reports testing.
Adept at assessing complex IT and business process environments to identify potential IT, financial, operational, and compliance risks.
Proven ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously and deliver high quality results within compressed timelines
Understanding of US GAAP, SOX requirements, COSO framework, etc.
Comfortable in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with multiple projects and tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively and project manage activities and SOX provider
Notes from Hiring Manager:

Work shift hours: 9-6pm PT
Interview process: 1 interview w/HM
Team size: HM, SOX Business Manager, and an additional 3-4 people
Must be local to San Jose, CA
Hybrid – 2 days in office (Tues/Thur)
Multi-Task
Excellent organizational
True people person
MUST HAVE:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
8+ years of related experience in IT audit, IT operations, IT SOX programs, or consulting.
Experience with FinTech or SaaS companies.
Big 4 Public Accounting or Consulting.
Experience in US GAAP, SOX requirements, COSO framework, etc.

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