Senior Director, IT SOX & Audit

Flex•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, which we’re calling SpinCo, until the name is unveiled. The spin is planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support SpinCo, which will focus on critical digital infrastructure, delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications. The Senior Director, IT SOX & Audit is a senior leader within Internal Audit responsible for the Company's IT SOX program and technology-focused internal audit activities. The role provides independent, risk-based assurance over technology controls and serves as a strategic partner to Finance, IT, Cybersecurity, and business leadership in managing technology risk and strengthening the Company's control environment. This role is based at our Austin TX HQ.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive experience in IT audit, IT SOX, risk management, or related disciplines.
Significant experience leading IT SOX programs within a large, complex organization, preferably a public company.
Deep knowledge of ITGCs, application controls, automated controls, interfaces, and technology-dependent business process controls.
Strong understanding of SOX, COSO, and applicable SEC/PCAOB requirements.
Experience evaluating control deficiencies and assessing their potential impact on ICFR.
Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and managing professional teams.
Strong executive presence and ability to communicate complex technology, risk, and control matters clearly to senior management and the Audit Committee.
Ability to operate effectively across both Finance and IT organizations and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CISA, CIA, CISSP, or comparable professional certification preferred.
Big Four/public accounting and public company experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the IT SOX program — Own the end-to-end IT SOX program, including risk assessment, scoping, control design, documentation, testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation, and reporting.
Oversee technology controls supporting ICFR — Provide oversight of ITGCs, application controls, automated controls, interfaces, system-generated reports, and other technology-dependent controls.
Lead technology internal audit — Develop and execute a risk-based IT audit plan addressing key technology risks, including cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure, data, system implementations, third parties, and emerging technologies.
Assess technology risk and controls — Evaluate the design and effectiveness of technology controls and provide practical recommendations to strengthen the Company's overall risk and control environment.
Partner with senior leadership — Serve as a trusted advisor to the CIO, CISO, CFO, CAO, Corporate Controller, and other senior leaders while maintaining Internal Audit independence and objectivity.
Manage external audit relationships — Lead coordination with the external auditor regarding IT SOX scope, testing strategy, control deficiencies, remediation, and reliance.
Lead and develop the team — Build and lead a high-performing IT SOX and audit team, establish clear expectations, develop talent, and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Drive efficiency and innovation — Identify opportunities to streamline the IT SOX program and leverage automation, data analytics, and technology-enabled auditing to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
Support significant business initiatives — Provide risk and control expertise for major technology transformations, system implementations, acquisitions, divestitures, and other significant business changes.