IT & SOX Control Senior Manager

Wella•New York, NY

16d•$135,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Together, Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders. For additional information about the Wella Company please visit www.wellacompany.com. The Senior Manager of IT Audit and SOX Compliance is a leadership role within the Internal Audit function responsible for the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the organization’s IT audit program, SOX IT General Controls (ITGC) framework, and technology-enabled audit capabilities. This role serves as the primary subject matter expert on enterprise systems, cybersecurity controls, and IT risk, providing assurance to executive leadership, and external auditors regarding the posture of technology controls

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
Minimum 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in IT audit, SOX compliance, information security, or a related field — with at least 3 years in management or leadership capacity
Demonstrated experience leading SOX ITGC programs in a publicly listed company, including direct engagement with external auditors .
In-depth knowledge of at least one major ERP platform is a mandatory requirement
Proven track record of delivering IT audit engagements across a broad range of technology risk areas including access management, change management, cybersecurity, cloud, and application controls
Experience building or significantly advancing data analytics capability within an Internal Audit or finance function. Proficiency in data analytics tools such as SQL, , Power BI, Tableau, Python, or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a relevant discipline is advantageous
CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) preferred
Hands-on experience with AI tools applied in an audit, finance, or risk management context is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the annual IT audit plan covering application controls, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data management, third-party / vendor risk, and emerging technology risk
Lead complex, high-risk IT audit engagements including ERP configuration reviews, privileged access audits, change management audits, cybersecurity assessments, and cloud migration reviews
Partner with external auditors to align on ITGC scope, testing approach, reliance strategy, and deficiency classification — serving as the primary internal liaison for all IT-related SOX matters
Maintain the ITGC control library ensuring controls are accurately documented, mapped to relevant risks and financial reporting assertions, and reflect the current system and process environment
Evaluate IT control deficiencies using the PCAOB and COSO frameworks, assess aggregation risk, and present findings and remediation plans to the VP of Internal Audit, CFO, and Audit Committee as required
Drive continuous improvement in the SOX program to reduce redundancy, increase efficiency, and improve reliance by external auditors — with a target of reducing external audit fees through expanded internal reliance
Support the strategy and execution for embedding artificial intelligence and machine learning tools into the Internal Audit function, with the goal of enhancing risk identification, testing efficiency, and insight quality across all audit types
Evaluate, pilot, and implement AI-powered audit tools covering areas such as natural language processing for contract and policy review, anomaly detection in financial transactions, predictive risk scoring for audit planning, and automated workpaper generation
Design, build, and institutionalize a core suite of data analytics routines to be used systematically across financial, operational, IT, and compliance audits — moving the function from ad hoc data analysis to a repeatable, scalable analytics capability
Serve as the function's primary subject matter expert on enterprise resource planning systems, with the ability to navigate system configuration, authorization structures, master data governance, and financial reporting processes at a technical level
Lead or direct audits of ERP environments covering access controls and segregation of duties, configuration change management, financial close processes, automated application controls, and interface and data integrity