Audit Operations Lead
Core
Lead the external audit calendar and SOX 404 program for a scaling company preparing for IPO, coordinating with external auditors and internal control owners to ensure compliance and efficient testing cycles.
Role type
Senior IC Audit Operations Lead (SOX)
Builds
SOX compliance program, GRC platform workflows, and audit reporting dashboards
Domain
Financial Services / Internal Audit / SOX Compliance
Required skills
SOX 404 program management, external auditor coordination, risk assessment (COSO/ICFR), GRC platform implementation, deficiency tracking, program status reporting, control documentation, automation/AI workflows
Preferred skills
Pre-IPO in-house SOX experience, fraud risk assessment, CPA/CISA certification, SQL/data tools, lightweight automation building
Technologies
GRC platforms, SQL, Claude (AI), spreadsheets
Responsibilities
Own the annual SOX audit calendar and coordinate testing windows with external auditors; Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditor requests and evidence deliveries; Lead SOX scoping, risk assessment, and deficiency tracking; Support the rollout and configuration of the GRC platform; Prepare control owners for auditor sessions and manage evidence delivery; Report program status, metrics, and findings to senior leadership; Identify and implement AI-enabled automation opportunities within the SOX lifecycle.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
