Business SOX Compliance Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Business SOX Compliance Manager based in the United States.

The Business SOX Compliance Manager will lead business process compliance initiatives and strengthen the global internal control environment to support accurate and reliable financial reporting. You will oversee key elements of the SOX program, including financial risk assessments, control design, process walkthroughs, testing guidance, and remediation. Working closely with business process owners, IT, and audit teams, you will identify control gaps, address emerging risks, and ensure compliance keeps pace with organizational growth. The role also involves developing training and providing clear reporting to business leaders on control effectiveness and program performance. You will contribute to the transformation of SOX compliance through automation and AI-enabled solutions that improve efficiency and reliability. This is an opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to take ownership of complex projects and influence financial controls across a growing global organization. Accountabilities

• SOX Program Strategy and Scoping: Develop, lead, and execute periodic financial risk assessments, materiality calculations, and scoping activities for the SOX compliance program.

• Control Owner Training: Design and deliver training for SOX control owners covering process documentation, testing methodologies, management review controls, and controls over Information Produced by the Entity (IPE).

• Process Walkthroughs and Documentation: Conduct walkthroughs across business process areas and work with process owners to ensure control documentation is reviewed, maintained, and updated on time.

• Control Design and Implementation: Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to establish effective financial compliance practices and design controls across complex business processes.

• Emerging Risk Management: Monitor changes in the business and identify emerging financial reporting risks, developing plans to implement appropriate controls in a timely manner.

• Deficiency Evaluation and Remediation: Own control deficiency evaluations and aggregation analyses, and develop and execute related remediation plans through completion.

• AI and Automation Transformation: Help drive the SOX AI transformation strategy by identifying high-value opportunities, implementing AI-enabled solutions, and encouraging adoption of improved workflows across the global SOX organization.

• Program Reporting: Provide business leaders with clear reporting on SOX program status, overall health, and the effectiveness of the business process control environment.

• Audit Coordination: Collaborate with internal and external audit teams to align on financial reporting risks, the design of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) monitoring systems, and the overall SOX program approach.

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Build effective working relationships with IT, business process owners, and other stakeholders to support consistent control execution and continuous improvement.

• Cultural Leadership: Demonstrate and reinforce principles of customer success, long-term thinking, continuous learning, inclusion, and teamwork while supporting a globally distributed organization.

Requirements

• Professional Experience: At least 7 years of SOX 404 and Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) experience, gained within a Big Four firm in internal or external audit, or through a combination of Big Four and public company experience.

• SOX Expertise: Hands-on experience with financial risk assessments, program scoping, process walkthroughs, control design, and control deficiency evaluation.

• Business Process Controls: Strong knowledge of order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, financial close, and financial reporting controls.

• Regulatory and Control Frameworks: Working knowledge of COSO 2013, PCAOB AS 2201, and SEC guidance on ICFR, including management review controls and Information Produced by the Entity (IPE).

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Professional Certifications: CPA and/or CIA certification preferred.

• Financial Systems: Experience with financial and business systems such as NetSuite, Salesforce, Workday, and Xactly is an advantage.

• Automation and AI: Experience using automation or AI tools to make compliance activities faster, more reliable, and consistent with SOX requirements.

• Audit Collaboration: Experience working closely with internal audit teams and external auditors.

• Communication and Influence: Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain risks and control gaps clearly to executives and non-technical audiences and influence senior business leaders.

• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to independently manage workstreams and projects, take ownership of complex assignments, and deliver reliable outcomes.

• Analytical Judgment: Ability to identify, assess, and communicate financial reporting risks and control weaknesses while developing practical remediation approaches.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Annual base salary range of $83,597–$126,450 USD, depending on work location, relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Equity Compensation: Initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, with opportunities for ongoing performance-based refresh grants, subject to applicable plan terms.

• Performance-Based Compensation: Eligible roles may participate in performance-based bonus or variable compensation programs.

• Remote Work: Flexible, employee-led remote working model, with office access for employees who prefer in-person collaboration.

• Healthcare: Comprehensive health benefit plans.

• Parental Leave: Parental leave benefits.

• Retirement and Financial Wellness: Equity and compensation programs designed to support long-term financial growth.

• Professional Development: Professional development stipend and opportunities to build expertise and advance your career.

• Growth Environment: Opportunity to contribute to a global SOX transformation and influence compliance practices in a growing public company.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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