IT SOX Controls Senior Manager

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Job Function:
Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function:
Functional Engineering

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented IT SOX Controls Manager to join our compliance and risk management team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining IT controls in alignment with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, ensuring the integrity of our financial reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities:


* Lead the design, implementation, and testing of IT controls to ensure compliance with SOX regulations.


* Collaborate with IT, Finance, Internal Audit, and External Auditors to define control requirements and assess control effectiveness.


* Monitor control performance and identify areas for improvement to mitigate risks related to financial reporting.


* Document control processes, testing procedures, and evidence for audit readiness.


* Track, review, and report on control deficiencies, remediation plans, and status updates.


* Stay updated on regulatory changes related to SOX compliance and implement necessary updates to controls.


* Conduct risk assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of key IT controls and develop mitigation strategies.


* Provide training and guidance to team members and stakeholders on IT SOX compliance standards.

Qualifications:

Education and Certifications


* Bachelor’s degree required preferably in Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.


* Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professional Certification – preferred


* Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CPA are preferred.

Experience and Skills


* Twelve (12) years of professional experience in an internal audit, or compliance capacity supporting a publicly traded organization.


* Big 4 experience (minimum of 8 years) a plus.


* Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CPA are preferred.


* Proven experience in IT control management, IT audit, or compliance roles, ideally within a SOX environment.


* Strong understanding of SOX Section 404 requirements and IT general controls (ITGC) and with SOX control automation activities (i.e., CCM, AI, etc.)


* Knowledge of US GAAP, and PCAOB auditing standards.


* Knowledge of internal audit applications (i.e., AuditBoard) to s...