Manager, Sox Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the daily implementation of the SOX 404 program encompassing business process controls, ITACs, and Key Reports.

• Take ownership of the Risk and Control Matrix (RACM) along with SOX process flows in key areas such as revenue recognition, OTC, PTP, financial close, and payroll.

• Develop and conduct SOX testing to assess both design and operational effectiveness.

• Analyze ITACs and Key Reports within SAP, Salesforce, and other relevant financial systems.

• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors during walkthroughs, interim assessments, and year-end evaluations.

• Detect deficiencies, determine root causes, and facilitate remediation efforts with process owners until resolution.

• Streamline and enhance the control environment, minimizing complexity while ensuring audit defensibility.

• Adopt a builder mentality with a proactive, hands-on approach, emphasizing automation and measurable results.

• Recognize and leverage opportunities to automate testing and monitoring through data analytics and AI-driven tools.

• Lead, mentor, and nurture a global team, including members based internationally.

• Provide support for executive reporting on the status of the SOX program for senior leadership and the Audit Committee.

• Gradually transition into a risk advisory role as the SOX program evolves.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or external audit, with an emphasis on business process controls, ITACs, and Key Reports.

• Big 4 experience is highly desirable (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG).

• Extensive knowledge of SOX 302/404, IIA Standards, COSO 2013; familiarity with SOC 2/ISO 27001, COBIT, and NIST CSF.

• Strong technical accounting expertise including ASC 606 and financial close processes.

• Proven experience managing a global or distributed team.

• Demonstrated ability to rationalize and optimize ITACs and Key Reports across intricate ERP environments.

• Excellent communication skills — capable of conveying controls and accounting concepts to process owners and leadership.

• Professional certification required: CIA, CPA, and/or CISA; an advanced degree is a plus.

• Willingness to commute to our offices in Waltham, MA, Bethesda, MD, or Vancouver, WA.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Holistic mind, body, and lifestyle programs aimed at promoting overall well-being.

• Additional compensation options such as Bonuses, Commissions, Equity, and other benefits may also be applicable.