IT SOX Manager

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.
• Cook up 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.
• Pristine organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality results within tight timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a true people person.