Business Assurance Services Manager

Equinix•Dallas, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The DIO SOX Compliance Expert serves as part of the Risk and Compliance function within the DIO organization, responsible for ensuring that IT systems, processes, and controls comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and other regulatory requirements. This role acts as a key liaison between internal audit, external auditors, and DIO teams, coordinating and supporting IT audits across multiple domains, including SOX, cybersecurity, IT governance, data governance, and AI governance. Responsibilities include assessing, implementing, and monitoring IT controls related to financial reporting, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, and supporting enterprise audit processes. The position also involves developing and maintaining an annual risk-based audit plan for DIO, executing planned activities and special projects requested by management or the audit committee, and clearly communicating results with actionable recommendations. In addition, the role is accountable for tracking findings, following up on management action plans, and providing timely updates and escalations to management and the audit committee to ensure risks are appropriately managed and remediated.

Requirements

Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a business, IT, or related role
Strong understanding of IT controls, risk management, and financial reporting processes.
Familiarity with IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL) is beneficial
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and provide actionable recommendations
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with a Big Four audit or consulting firm, specializing in IT audit, SOX compliance, or technology risk management
Hands-on experience with IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, or technology risk management is highly desirable
CPA, CA, CIA, CFA, CISA, or CISSP certification preferred

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and advisory support to first line teams on the design of SOX IT General Controls (ITGCs) and key application controls, ensuring they are risk-based and aligned with leading practices
Monitor control execution and evidence preparation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and audit readiness before internal or external audit testing begins
Track the progress of management action plans for identified deficiencies and escalate delays or high-risk issues to leadership
Support leadership with regular reporting on SOX status, open issues, and remediation progress
Act as the primary point of contact for IA and external auditors during SOX and other IT audits
Coordinate walkthroughs, testing requests, and evidence collection across DIO teams to ensure timely and accurate responses
Coach and educate the first line of defense on internal control concepts, SOX requirements, and best practices to improve control execution and documentation quality
Build awareness and accountability across DIO teams by communicating the “why” behind controls and compliance requirements
Partner with technology and operations leaders to embed controls into processes and system design, reducing audit issues over time
Monitor for trends and emerging risks in areas such as Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and Data & AI governance, providing insights to leadership
Use industry-leading frameworks such as COBIT, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS Benchmarks to benchmark and enhance DIO’s control environment
Identify opportunities to streamline and automate compliance processes, improving efficiency while maintaining strong risk coverage
Stay current on evolving SOX regulations and industry best practices