SOX Program Lead

About Moloco:

Moloco builds some of the most powerful AI advertising solutions in the world. Our name-short for "machine learning company"-reflects our core mission: democratizing access to the advanced AI that has historically been reserved for tech giants. Led by machine learning pioneers who built some of the most successful ad systems at Google, including YouTube's monetization engine and key search advertising technologies, we're transforming how businesses grow and compete in the digital economy.

Built with AI from day one, Moloco's planet-scale machine learning platform powers a suite of solutions for advertising growth and monetization. Moloco Ads is an AI-powered platform that delivers real business outcomes for mobile app marketers through performance-based user acquisition. Moloco Commerce Media enables retailers and marketplaces to build revenue-generating ad businesses that balance user experience and advertiser performance.

Moloco is headquartered in Silicon Valley, with offices in Seattle, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Beijing, Singapore, Gurgaon, Tokyo, Shanghai, London, Tel Aviv, and Berlin.

Moloco is a truly rewarding place to work and in an exciting period of growth, which you could be a part of. Join us today and apply now!

The Impact You'll Be Contributing to Moloco:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SOX Lead to support the development and management of the SOX program for Moloco. This role will report to the Head of Internal Audit and SOX and will focus on building out the SOX program and help the company mature its controls environment. You will shape the foundation and future of the SOX program and have visibility with Leadership. We are seeking someone who thrives in a hands-on, high-growth environment while building scalable processes that meet public company standards.

The Opportunity:

• Support the design of the Design of the the SOX compliance program with the Head of Internal Audit and SOX
• Independently implement and operate the SOX compliance program
• Conduct risk assessments and scoping across global operations
• Provide control design advisory and support business teams in maturing their controls
• Strong knowledge of auditing ITAC's and ITGC's in a SaaS heavy environment
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Accounting, FP&A, Legal, IT, Engineering, Data Science) to embed scalable internal controls into fast-moving operations
• Establish a controls-conscious culture within a product-led and engineering-heavy organization
• Manage co-sourced partners and external advisors to execute SOX program deliverables
• Develop and implement internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)

How Do I Know if the Role is Right For Me?

• 10-12 years in SOX/internal audit, ideally with a blend of Big 4 and in-house at public or newly public tech companies
• Demonstrated ability to building audit/controls programs from scratch
• Willingness to have hands-on execution appetite in a lean, pre-IPO setting
• Strong understanding of COSO, PCAOB, ITGCs, and risk-based auditing
• Executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders
• Experience navigating complex data environments and interfacing with engineering/tech teams
• Familiarity with adtech, machine learning, and data-intensive platforms is a plus
• IT / Systems related qualifications are a plus

Compensation & Benefits

U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and well-being benefits and perks. U.S.-based employees also receive up to 12 scheduled paid holidays per calendar year and one Thrive Day off per quarter. Additionally, all employees have Flexible Time Off (FTO).

The successful candidate may be eligible for a bonus and equity awards. Eligibility and amounts are determined by performance and the terms of the applicable plans.


The location for this role is listed above. For base pay range purposes, location-based compensation is grouped into the following regions. Your region is determined by your assigned work location.

• Region A: Menlo Park Office, New York Office, SF Bay Area, New York Metro Area
• Region B: Seattle Office, Seattle, Los Angeles/Orange County, San Diego, Austin, Boston, Washington DC Metro Area, Miami
• Region C: All other U.S. locations

Salary Ranges:

Region A:

$168,000-$232,000 USD

Region B:

$152,800-$211,210 USD

Region C:

$139,121-$192,119 USD

Moloco Thrive: Benefits and Well-Being:

We take care of you and create the conditions for you to do the best work of your career. Through a lens of inclusion, we offer innovative benefits that empower our employees to take care of themselves and their families so they can do the best work of their lives.

Moloco Values:

• Lead with Humility: Everyone's voice is respected, valued, and heard. With humility, we become more open and accessible to each other. We win, lose, and learn together. Accountability and feedback are essential to our success.
• Uncapped Growth Mindset: We see all situations as opportunities to learn, grow, and improve as individuals and as an organization. We seek diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and promote experimentation to push the boundaries of what's possible.
• Create Real Value: We pursue the most impactful opportunities with rigor and integrity. We take intelligent risks and make disciplined trade-offs to maintain deep focus. We help our customers win by delivering durable value.
• Go Further Together: We're one team working towards one mission and vision. We collaborate proactively and inclusively, involving the right people at the right time and in the right way. We strive to create a more equitable workplace. We won't let each other fail.

Additional Resources:

• Moloco Company Blog
• Moloco Leadership
• Moloco Newsroom

AI Use in Interviews

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Equal Opportunity:

Creating a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion and belonging is core to our existence. To reach our goals, diversity of talent and thought is a critical component of how we operate as an organization. Our workforce is our superpower, and we know that fostering a culture of inclusion, authenticity, and belonging gives us the greatest opportunity to achieve our vision to become the scaling engine for the Internet economy.

Moloco is an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex and gender, gender expression and identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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