SOX Compliance Lead
Core
Lead SOX compliance program execution, internal control testing, and risk assessment for financial reporting systems.
Role type
Senior SOX Compliance Lead
Builds
Compliance and internal control testing processes for financial reporting
Domain
Finance / IT General Controls (ITGC)
Required skills
SOX compliance, Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICOFR), IT General Controls (ITGC), PCAOB expectations, audit evidence validation, risk assessment, control testing, process documentation, stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
Agentic AI integration in SDLC, Shift-Left testing, ISO/SOC2/NIS2/DORA/EO 14117/EU CRA/EU AI Act/GDPR compliance
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Manage and execute SOX compliance program including scoping, risk assessment, testing, and remediation; Identify and evaluate ITGCs across access controls, change management, system operations, and SDLC; Collaborate with control owners to ensure understanding and implementation of IT control procedures; Perform walkthroughs and testing of controls for key financial systems; Track, document, and communicate control deficiencies and remediation plans; Serve as liaison between Engineering, IT, internal audit, and external auditors; Assist with development and maintenance of SOX documentation including risk/control matrices and process narratives; Monitor and report on compliance status and risks to leadership; Provide guidance on control design and process improvements; Support Shift-Left and Agentic AI efforts to improve SDLC and reduce manual compliance efforts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC