(USA) Director, Global IT SOX
About The Position
The Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for Spark Platform control compliance across global markets. The role establishes and governs end-to-end control standards aligned with regulatory requirements and audit expectations, and leads teams responsible for control design, implementation, and audit readiness. The director collaborates with technology and business partners, advances scalable frameworks and emerging technology, and promotes continuous improvement and risk management in support of Walmart’s global compliance objectives. The Spark Earnings Excellence team leads Spark compliance across worldwide markets. It establishes standards, governance, and control frameworks, collaborates with technology and business partners on control design and compliance monitoring, and works with leadership to align strategies with evolving regulations and business objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, information systems, computer science, or a related area.
- At least 7 years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, IT audit, or a related industry role supporting SOX and ITGCs.
- Experience with PCAOB standards, SOX compliance, and IT general controls.
- Experience partnering with senior technology and business leaders.
- Extensive experience leading compliance programs across global markets with strong knowledge of regulatory requirements.
- Ability to provide independent oversight and collaborate with cross-functional teams on control design and implementation.
- Expertise in evaluating IT risks, control strategies, and audit readiness, including coordination with internal and external auditors.
- Strong leadership skills in managing and developing high-performing teams focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
- Capability to drive program modernization through automation, common controls, and standardized tooling.
- Excellent communication skills to interpret regulatory changes and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Nice To Haves
- CPA or CISA certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead and prioritize global work, providing direction to Senior Managers and Managers across markets.
- Establish and maintain Driver's Earnings and Tax Control standards, governance, and control frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements.
- Oversee control assessments, control design, and audit readiness to support compliance and effective risk mitigation.
- Collaborate with technology teams on control implementation and evaluate system changes for regulatory risks.
- Manage audit-request responses and monitor remediation plans for control deficiencies.
- Modernize programs through automation and standardized tooling.
- Lead, coach, and develop control teams.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k), stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, and voting leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Company discounts.
- Military Leave Pay.
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
- PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
- Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
