Director, SOX Compliance

CG Oncology

4d•Remote

About The Position

Build the SOX foundation for a company moving from late-stage development to commercialization. CG Oncology is advancing innovative oncology therapies and preparing for the operational and governance rigor that comes with commercialization and public-company standards. We are hiring a Director of SOX Compliance to design, build, and lead our enterprise SOX 404 and internal controls program at a pivotal inflection point in the company’s growth. This is not a maintenance role. It is an opportunity to architect the SOX and controls foundation from the ground up and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in SOX 404 compliance, internal controls, audit, or risk management, including leadership responsibility.
Demonstrated experience building, implementing, or significantly scaling a SOX 404 program, ideally in a public company, pre-IPO, or high-growth environment.
Strong working knowledge of COSO, GAAP, SEC, and PCAOB standards, with the ability to translate requirements into practical, business-aligned controls.
Experience leading enterprise-wide control design, documentation, testing, and remediation, including coordination with external auditors.
Proven ability to oversee IT General Controls (ITGCs) related to access, change management, and data integrity across financial systems.
Track record of partnering effectively with senior leadership and Audit Committees, presenting complex issues clearly and confidently.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Assess current processes and controls to establish a SOX readiness baseline and remediation roadmap.
Design and document scalable business process controls and IT general controls.
Lead risk-based SOX testing, evidence management, deficiency evaluation, and remediation.
Oversee ITGCs including access, change management, and data integrity.
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and advisors.
Monitor regulatory and standards changes and translate them into practical policies and controls.
Evaluate and integrate automation and AI-enabled tools to improve SOX efficiency and scalability over time.