SOX Program Manager

Job Overview

The SOX Program Manager is responsible for driving the organization's Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance program, ensuring alignment with internal and external audit, IT governance, and regulatory requirements. This role develops, implements, and maintains internal controls, coordinates with internal and external auditors, and ensures timely, accurate regulatory reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement SOX compliance strategies, internal controls, and best practices to address process deficiencies.
• Prepare for and participate in external regulatory inspections and internal audits.
• Ensure all required regulatory reporting meets content, format, and scheduling requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments of IT systems and processes, focusing on IT General Controls (ITGC) and SOX compliance.
• Design, implement, and test internal controls over financial reporting, with emphasis on IT controls.
• Collaborate with internal audit, compliance, IT, and business stakeholders to align SOX initiatives with operational goals.
• Lead remediation efforts for identified control gaps and escalate critical issues to senior management.
• Prepare and present SOX-related reports to executive, audit committee, and disclosure committee members.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base of financial regulations, industry standards, and SOX requirements.
• Manage multiple cross-functional SOX projects, including walkthroughs, testing, and special initiatives.
• Assemble and lead project teams, develop schedules, allocate resources, and track milestones.
• Maintain SOX management tools to track control status and compliance progress.
• Provide training and communication plans to enhance stakeholder awareness of SOX requirements and improvements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in IT audit, SOX compliance, or related regulatory roles.
• Certifications: CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or similar preferred.
• Skills
• SOX compliance and ITGC expertise
• Risk assessment and control testing
• Internal and external audit coordination
• Policy and procedure development
• Project management and stakeholder communication
• Data analytics for control monitoring
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership abilities

Additional Notes

This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of financial reporting, IT governance, and regulatory compliance. The SOX Program Manager will be a key liaison between audit, IT, and business units to ensure controls are effective, compliant, and aligned with organizational objectives.