Serve as an end-to-end process and IT control expert advising control and process owners on SOX requirements, risk assessment, control design, and optimization strategies.
Evaluate control changes, business process transformations, and new initiatives for SOX impact and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
Drive coordination and program management for initiatives impacting SOX scope, including new scope, technology process and control changes and optimization.
Participate in walkthroughs for high-risk areas and changes to help ensure readiness and control design effectiveness.
Partner with process owners, control owners, and TCRM to drive awareness and understanding of SOX requirements and protocols, control design requirements, and enterprise control strategy.
Support the deficiency evaluation process including root cause analysis, Impact assessment, management action plan development, remediation monitoring and validation.
Develop and review new and updated testing procedures to ensure control evidence and scope are sufficient and aligned with risk.
Proactively lead and influence cross-functionally and at all levels of management. Cultivate strong relationships with leaders in Finance, Product Development and the Business in order to facilitate timely, high-quality decision-making in connection with the SOX control environment and related technology and financial risk.
Lead with a transformational and forward-looking mindset to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement within our control environment.
Qualifications
8+ years of experience in internal audit, SOX compliance, risk advisory, or public accounting. Experience in the Fintech or software industry is a plus.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent experience preferred, but not required. CISA, CISSP, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or above, CPA, CIA preferred.
Strong understanding of technology risk, financial reporting risk, internal controls (automated and ITGC), and PCAOB requirements.
Working knowledge of information technology best practices and control frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to assess process and control changes, evaluate risk, and advise on control and process design in fast-paced, evolving environments.
Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functionally and at all levels of management and effectively navigate the social dynamics of teams, groups, and organizations.
Hands-on experience with SOX readiness, automation, or transformation initiatives is a plus.
Proven leadership and process management skills, including the ability to think and lead multiple complex projects simultaneously.
High attention to detail and quality, balanced with the ability to see the big picture and identify areas for process simplification.
Excellent written and verbal communications, presentation, and influencing skills. , Superior ability to clearly articulate a point of view and adjust communication style and content to suit audience needs.
Ability to simplify complex concepts into clear and action-oriented communications and work through ambiguity, with confidence in making tough calls and leading through adversity with a sharp focus on driving the right outcomes.
Ability to proactively look ahead, anticipate questions, independently assess risk, think critically and creatively to achieve the best outcome, and elevate issues to the right level internally and externally to resolve.