Director SOX Compliance

OPAL Fuels Inc.•White Plains, NY

57d•$150,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring for a Director SOX Compliance with at least 10 years of experience to work in our Accounting department. This position reports to Chief Accounting Officer and is located in our White Plains, New York headquarters. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Director of SOX Compliance to lead our internal controls program as we prepare for full SEC Rule 404 compliance by FY2026. This role is critical to managing the company's SOX compliance framework, ensuring robust control design, documentation, and execution across financial and IT systems. The ideal candidate will bring 10-15 years of Big 4 and large corporate experience with deep expertise in SOX 404, U.S. GAAP, and IT general controls. This role will play a pivotal part in our internal control transformation as we prepare for increased audit scrutiny. The Director, SOX Compliance will bring in-house leadership to an area currently managed externally and ensure we are well-positioned for future regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, CPA required; CIA preferred
10-15 years of SOX management experience in Big 4 and Fortune 500 companies
Strong understanding of SOX 404, U.S. GAAP, and internal audit principles
Proven experience in managing both financial and IT systems controls
Demonstrated expertise in preparing accounting memos and internal policy documentation
Exceptional attention to detail and a strong focus on documentation accuracy
Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to engage cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

CIA preferred

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage the company's SOX 404 compliance program, including documentation and testing strategies.
Lead the transition to a full-scale integrated audit environment by FY2026, aligning with SEC requirements.
Serve as the internal expert on control design, financial reporting, and IT systems controls.
Collaborate with external consultants and auditors, including Protiviti, to assess and enhance the current control framework.
Develop and maintain comprehensive SOX documentation including narratives, process flows, deficiency tracking, and annual testing plans.
Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure proper documentation through policy papers and internal memos.
Support the evolution of segregation of duties (SOD) and access controls within ERP and IT environments.
Coordinate with Legal, IT, Finance, and Operations to drive cross-functional alignment and process improvement.
Oversee outsourced SOX testing while ensuring consistency and quality in execution.