Director, SOX Compliance (R5388)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Own and lead the company's end-to-end SOX 404 compliance program, including business process, entity-level, and IT general controls (ITGCs).
• Develop and maintain the annual SOX strategy, risk assessment, scoping, testing plan, and compliance calendar.
• Partner with control owners to document, assess, and improve key business processes and internal controls.
• Coordinate management's annual SOX assessment and support external audit requirements to ensure timely completion.
• Evaluate control deficiencies, facilitate root cause analysis, and drive remediation efforts through successful closure.
• Monitor regulatory developments and evolving best practices to continuously enhance the SOX program.
• Collaborate with Finance Transformation, ERP, and business system implementation teams to ensure appropriate controls are designed into new processes and technologies.
• Drive automation and continuous monitoring opportunities to improve efficiency and control effectiveness.

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CIA, or equivalent professional certification.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, external audit, accounting, or internal controls.
• Experience leading SOX programs for publicly traded companies or organizations preparing for public company readiness.
• Strong knowledge of SOX 404 requirements, COSO Internal Control Framework, and SEC reporting environment.
• Experience with business process controls, entity-level controls, and IT general controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience managing external auditors and coordinating complex compliance activities across multiple functions.