IT SOX Manager

About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated IT Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Manager to join our Internal Audit/SOX department, reporting directly to the Senior Director of Internal Audit and SOX. This is a hybrid role for local candidates only, with onsite work required two days a week (Tuesday and Thursday). As our company continues to grow, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact across IT compliance and control processes.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the IT SOX compliance program, ensuring timely execution of all key activities to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Support IT compliance efforts around IT General Controls (ITGCs), IT Application Controls (ITACs), and key reports.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop and maintain process narratives, Risk Control Matrices (RCMs), and data flow diagrams.
• Conduct annual SOX IT risk assessments and determine the in-scope systems, applications, and tools.
• Review and assess new systems and process changes for risk and provide improvement recommendations, including SDLC oversight.
• Create test plans, perform, and review testing of key controls, ITACs, and key reports.
• Facilitate quarterly management certifications.
• Coordinate with external auditors, co-sourced SOX providers, and internal control owners.
• Lead and facilitate walkthroughs, gather audit evidence, and ensure effective control documentation.
• Evaluate deficiencies, work with process owners to remediate, and monitor closure with proper evidence.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities for IT compliance.
• Maintain the SOX compliance tool ( Audit Board).
• Assist in delivering SOX training and support for internal control standards across the company.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (minimum).
• 8+ years of experience in IT audit, IT operations, IT SOX programs, or consulting.
• Experience working in FinTech or SaaS environments.
• Big 4 public accounting or consulting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX requirements, and the COSO framework.
• Experience with IT controls in domains like access security, change management, and application testing.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality results within tight timelines.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; a true people person.

Nice-to-Have:

• CISA or CIA certification.

Team and Interview Info:

• Team includes the Hiring Manager, a SOX Business Manager, and 3-4 team members.
• Single interview with the Hiring Manager.