Global SOX, and Audit Practice Transformation Manager

Aptiv•Troy, MI

About The Position

The Global SOX and Audit Practice Transformation Manager is a leadership role within Aptiv’s Internal Audit function, with global responsibility for the Sarbanes-Oxley program and implementation of data analytics and artificial intelligence across Internal Audit. The role reports to the Vice President, Internal Audit, and interfaces with Aptiv’s external auditors, Ernst & Young, and the Chief Accounting Officer. The manager oversees the SOX compliance program, including internal financial controls, IT General Controls (ITGCs), audit coordination, the SOX PMO, the annual compliance lifecycle, control documentation, executive reporting, quarterly SOX 302 certifications, and training. The role leads adoption of emerging audit technologies, automated testing, and AI, setting a digital transformation roadmap, identifying use cases, advancing full-population testing and continuous auditing, and serving as a subject matter expert on data-driven assurance and AI risk standards. It also transforms Internal Audit practices by updating global methodology in line with IIA guidance, coordinating periodic external quality audits, and improving audit procedures. Additional duties include preparing presentations for the Audit Committee and stakeholder groups, maintaining global Internal Audit software, reporting on Management Action Plans, and assisting the Vice President, Internal Audit with annual regional and IT audit plans.

Requirements

5–8+ years of combined experience in internal or external audit, risk assurance, or data analytics/AI transformation.
Prior experience as a SOX PMO manager at a multinational manufacturing or industrial firm, or experience in SOX testing with an external audit firm.
Deep understanding of SOX Section 404 requirements, internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), and ITGC frameworks.
Strong project management, cross-functional leadership, data analytics, and written and verbal communication skills.
Experience leading teams of finance and/or audit professionals in a multi-country environment.
Recognized accounting qualification such as CPA or ACA.
Ability to collaborate with and influence senior stakeholders, domain experts, and business functions.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including comfort presenting to senior business leaders.
Ability to lead, develop, and coach team members and more junior colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a large multinational enterprise or Big Four advisory practice.
SOX PMO management experience at a multinational manufacturing or industrial firm.

Responsibilities

Oversee Aptiv’s Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program, including internal financial controls, IT General Controls (ITGCs), and audit coordination.
Lead the SOX PMO and ensure high-quality communications with senior stakeholders.
Plan, coordinate, and review the annual SOX compliance lifecycle, including walkthroughs, testing schedules, and status reporting.
Drive maintenance of risk and control matrices, process narratives, and flowcharts as business processes and IT systems evolve.
Partner with internal audit teams and external audit partners to coordinate testing and timely delivery.
Present program readiness, findings, and deficiency evaluations to senior management and audit committees.
Maintain and update the SOX controls framework and testing program, including scoping, application controls, and ITGCs.
Review deficiencies with audit groups, the corporate controller, and the CFO.
Lead the quarterly SOX 302 certification process with senior leadership.
Conduct periodic SOX training for global Finance personnel and Internal Audit.
Lead strategic adoption of emerging technologies, automated testing, and artificial intelligence across Internal Audit.
Develop the long-term vision and roadmap for digital audit transformation, automation, and AI adoption.
Identify and prioritize high-value use cases for generative AI, agentic workflows, and process automation in the audit lifecycle.
Advance full-population testing and continuous auditing techniques beyond traditional sample-based audit methods.
Serve as an internal subject matter expert on data-driven assurance and AI risk standards, including EU AI Act compliance and NIST AI RMF.
Lead training to build auditors’ data literacy and practical use of AI tools.
Review and update global Internal Audit methodology in line with current IIA guidance and coordinate periodic External Quality Audits.
Redesign core internal audit procedures to improve efficiency, consistency, and strategic value.
Develop presentations for the Audit Committee and stakeholder groups, including Controller’s Roundtable, CID, and the CFO monthly staff meeting.
Manage maintenance of global Internal Audit software.
Prepare reports and communicate the status of Management Action Plans.
Assist the Vice President, Internal Audit, with development of annual regional and IT audit plans.
Lead, develop, and coach team members and more junior members of the business.