(USA) Senior Manager, Global IT SOX
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Global IT SOX leads the execution of IT Sarbanes-Oxley activities, including control design reviews, operating effectiveness monitoring, and audit support. The role partners with control owners to assess risks, identify gaps, and ensure compliance across global systems and processes. It oversees ITGC assessments, remediation efforts, and documentation accuracy while fostering collaboration with technology, finance, and assurance teams. The position also guides team members, drives continuous improvement, and upholds Walmart’s standards of integrity and operational excellence in support of financial reporting controls. The role is part of the Specialty Compliance and Ethics team, which ensures contractor earnings systems meet regulatory standards while supporting business innovation. The team develops and implements compliance frameworks, monitors regulatory changes, and collaborates across functions to maintain resilient processes. It anticipates risks, drives policy development, aligns strategies with evolving regulations and business goals, and supports effective risk management across jurisdictions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, information systems, computer science, or a related area.
- At least 5 years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, IT audit, or a related industry role supporting SOX and ITGCs.
- Experience performing ITGC assessments, SOX audits, and control operating effectiveness reviews.
- Experience with PCAOB standards, SOX requirements, and IT general controls.
- Extensive experience leading IT Sarbanes-Oxley execution activities, including control design reviews and operating effectiveness monitoring.
- Strong knowledge of control frameworks, control operations, and control system design within IT environments.
- Ability to perform system-level risk assessments and evaluate ITGCs and IT dependencies for compliance.
- Expertise coordinating audit walkthroughs and supporting internal and external audit processes.
- Skills in identifying control deficiencies, conducting root cause analysis, and developing remediation plans.
- Ability to collaborate with Technology, Finance, and Assurance stakeholders.
- Commitment to maintaining accurate SOX documentation and promoting ethical standards.
Nice To Haves
- CPA or CISA certification
Responsibilities
- Lead IT SOX execution activities, including walkthroughs, control design reviews, and operating effectiveness monitoring.
- Serve as the primary contact for assigned systems, processes, and markets within the IT SOX program.
- Partner with control owners to review control execution, assess evidence, and identify gaps or deficiencies.
- Support IT SOX scoping and risk assessments for systems and IT dependencies.
- Coordinate and perform IT walkthroughs for internal and external audits, ensuring accurate documentation.
- Facilitate audit responses and support remediation planning and tracking.
- Maintain up-to-date IT SOX documentation and inventories.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to team members and foster strong stakeholder relationships.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase plan
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off, including sick leave
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Voting leave
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
- Live Better U education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible associates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
