Manager, Process Improvement & Controls

About The Opportunity

Kilroy Realty is hiring a Manager, Process & Controls to lead process and project work in compliance-sensitive areas of the business as part of the Enterprise PMO (EPMO). This is a high-visibility role designed for a strong process and project leader who brings deep SOX and compliance subject-matter expertise.

What You'll Do

• Process & Project Leadership
  • Lead end-to-end process and project work in compliance-sensitive areas of the business, including process documentation, current-state assessment, collaboration with owners on future-state design or with Internal Audit on implementing recommendations, and execution.
  • Own cross-functional project plans, milestones, and delivery for initiatives touching high-risk or high-compliance processes.
  • Drive process improvement and standardization across Accounting, HR, Finance, IT, Operations, and other business functions where compliance considerations are critical.
  • Establish and maintain documentation standards, project governance, and reporting practices for assigned initiatives.
  • Lead change management activities to ensure adoption of process changes across affected teams.
• SOX & Compliance Subject-Matter Expertise
  • Apply deep SOX and compliance subject-matter expertise to process and project work; partner with Internal Audit to ensure designs meet control and regulatory requirements.
  • In partnership with Internal Audit, provide internal advisory guidance to business units on compliance considerations when standing up new processes, systems, or workflows.
  • Coordinate with Finance and Internal Audit on SOX documentation, walkthroughs, and remediation in SOX-relevant areas, without owning the SOX program.
  • Identify control gaps and compliance risks within process and project scope, and partner with management and Internal Audit to design durable solutions.
  • Stay current on SOX, COSO, and broader compliance developments relevant to Kilroy's business.
• Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Partner with senior stakeholders across Accounting, Finance, HR, Legal, IT, and Operations to align on process priorities and delivery approach.
  • Cook with Internal Audit on recommendations, key controls, documentation, evidence, and remediation.
• What You Bring
  • 5–7 years of relevant experience in process improvement, project/program management, internal audit, SOX, internal controls, or a related discipline.
  • The ideal candidate would be capable of independently leading complex cross functional initiatives while partnering effectively with Internal Audit and business leaders.
  • Experience in project and program management, process improvement, internal audit, public accounting, or internal controls.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects in compliance-sensitive areas.
  • Strong working knowledge of SOX, the COSO framework, and broader compliance considerations.
  • Experience operating in a public-company environment.
  • Strong process documentation, mapping, and improvement skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority across senior stakeholders.
  • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • PMP, CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
  • Real estate or REIT experience preferred.

What We Offer

This role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus as well. Our comprehensive group health benefits program is built around your total health and provides employees and their families with care and coverage designed to help you thrive. Our health and wellness program offerings include medical, dental, vision, with FSA, HSA options, Group Life & Disability, LTD coverage and much more. Ancillary programs include a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match, employee support programs like our parental leave coaching program, wellness, and commuter benefits, just to name a few.