IT SOX Compliance Staff
About The Position
The IT SOX Compliance Staff role drives cross-functional alignment across business processes and support functions to balance operational optimization with robust internal controls. The position evaluates IT processes, ICOFR, and key automated controls to ensure financial statement risks are adequately mitigated. It conducts walkthroughs, defines remediation processes, manages vendor SOC reports, and integrates appropriate controls into new application projects. The role collaborates with business process teams and supports Internal and External audit teams throughout scoping, control definition, and audit activities. It also explores and implements AI tools to streamline control testing documentation and improve automated risk identification.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience with IT General Controls (ITGC) and Application Controls testing.
- At least 2 years of experience with COBIT or COSO frameworks.
- At least 2 years of experience with major ERP systems (SAP or Oracle) and Visio flowcharting.
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in SOX audits, IT compliance, or public accounting (Tier I/Tier II).
- Strong expertise in IT General Controls, Application Controls, and COBIT/COSO frameworks.
- Deep understanding of SDLC methodologies, cloud environments, and cybersecurity principles.
- Advanced risk analysis, process flowcharting, and data interpretation abilities using tools such as Visio and Excel.
- Practical knowledge of major ERP platforms such as SAP or Oracle, alongside business process dependency mapping.
- Clear communication, stakeholder collaboration, and a customer-centric approach to business process optimization.
- AI literacy and the ability to apply AI to optimize compliance processes and analytical workflows.
- CISA or equivalent IT/InfoSec audit certification, or awaiting license.
- Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.
Nice To Haves
- CPA or equivalent certification, or awaiting license.
- Exposure to SEC and PCAOB regulatory standards and understanding of US GAAP.
Responsibilities
- Perform IT and adjacent process walkthroughs and analyze ICOFR and IT processes to ensure complete coverage and alignment with control objectives.
- Collaborate with business process teams to leverage technology and automated controls and identify opportunities for operational and SOX optimization.
- Evaluate vendor Service Organization Controls (SOC) and map Complementary User Entity Controls (CUECs) to internal control structures.
- Assess periodic project portfolios for SOX impact and assist in designing controls for newly implemented applications.
- Support Internal and External audit teams during scoping, control definition, and audit lifecycle activities, and define management remediation plans.
- Explore and implement AI tools to streamline control testing documentation and enhance automated risk identification.
Benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Career opportunities
- Flexible time away plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
