IT SOX Compliance Manager

Appian Corporation•McLean, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Appian is seeking an IT SOX Compliance Manager to modernize and strengthen its IT internal controls. This role is crucial for driving innovation, championing automation, and designing scalable control environments in a high-growth environment. The position is based at Appian's HQ in McLean, VA, with an expectation of 4-5 days per week in the office to foster collaboration and teamwork. The Appian FinOps and Business Technology teams are focused on building a secure, automated, and world-class operational foundation. This role will partner closely with internal audit and external partners to ensure financial systems and technology platforms are robust, scalable, and compliant.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive experience in IT Audit, IT Compliance, or IT SOX, with significant exposure to public company environments.
Deep understanding of SOX 404, PCAOB standards, the COSO framework, and best practices for IT control design, testing, and maintenance.
Hands-on experience with core finance and operational processes, as well as exposure to ERP systems, subledgers, and workflow tools (e.g., NetSuite, Workday).
Proven ability to build relationships and influence senior leaders (such as the Controller and Head of Internal Audit) without direct authority.
Exceptional communication skills, with a track record of translating complex technical control concepts into actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as CISA, CPA, CIA, CA, or CRMA.
Experience working within high-growth, technology-driven companies, financial services, fintech, or crypto environments.
Proficiency with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools, with Workiva experience being a strong plus.
Familiarity with control automation technologies, data analytics tools, or automated monitoring solutions.

Responsibilities

Oversee the annual IT SOX risk assessment, scoping, and materiality determinations.
Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of IT general controls (ITGCs) and IT application controls (ITACs).
Serve as a primary liaison with internal and external auditors, fostering alignment on testing strategies, walkthroughs, and evidence requests.
Act as the strategic IT SOX advisor to FinOps and Business Technology teams.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate IT controls, continuous control monitoring, and data analytics.
Own the upkeep and evolution of comprehensive control documentation, including process flowcharts and risk matrices.
Facilitate key review procedures like user access reviews.
Drive the timely remediation of IT control deficiencies, partnering across the business to design and execute sustainable, long-term corrective actions.