Senior Manager - SOX Compliance and Risk Management

GoDaddy

281d • Remote

About The Position

At GoDaddy, we are seeking an exceptional Senior Manager, SOX Compliance & Risk Management, to join our Finance team! This role reports to the Director of Risk Management and plays a critical leadership role in driving the global execution and maturity of our SOX Compliance program. You'll work cross-functionally with business and IT stakeholders, lead the coordination of key compliance activities, and help drive continuous improvement across our internal control environment. We're looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and can bring structure, rigor, and clarity to a fast-paced and evolving compliance landscape.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, Computer Information Systems, or related field.
• CPA, CIA, or other relevant certifications.
• Public accounting background from a Big 4 Firm.
• 8+ years of experience in SOX compliance, with 3+ years in a manager or leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., COSO, SOX, SEC, and PCAOB).
• Experience managing multiple projects, adapting to changing priorities, making decisions efficiently, and driving solutions independently while keeping leadership informed.

Responsibilities

• Drive leadership across the SOX program by coordinating management's annual SOX cycle while ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and industry standard processes.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders and external auditors to facilitate the annual SOX cycle, ensuring exceptional communication and efficient resolution of audit findings.
• Maintain visibility across program milestones, timelines, and communications.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements, control optimization, and stakeholder training.
• Support reporting, issue tracking, and risk assessment efforts.
• Partner with teams across the business to build and maintain a strong controls culture.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, encouraging a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and process improvement.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes)
• Bonus/incentive eligibility
• Equity grants
• Participation in our employee stock purchase plan
• Competitive health benefits
• Family-friendly benefits including parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree