Senior Manager, SOX Compliance (Hybrid)

Seagate Technology•Fremont, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The SOX Program Management Office (PMO) is the central team responsible for managing and governing the company’s Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance program. We coordinate SOX scoping, planning, testing timelines, evidence management, and auditor interactions across Finance, IT, and business teams, ensuring controls are executed, documented, and audit ready. Acting as the primary liaison with Internal Audit and external auditors, the SOX PMO plays a critical role in maintaining strong internal controls, driving consistency, and supporting a successful SOX compliance environment at scale. We are seeking a Senior Manager of SOX compliance. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in SOX compliance, risk management and audit project management. This role requires a strategic problem solver with excellent leadership skills to ensure the delivery of high-quality audit outcomes across global operations.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Self-motivated, superior work ethic, and a roll-up-the-sleeves style.
Exceptional writing, communication, interpersonal & presentation skills.
Thrives in both working independently as well as a collaborative team member.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adhere to deadlines consistently.
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience (accounting or information systems is preferred)
Extensive progressive accounting or audit experience (preferably in Big 4 or equivalent) with deep hands-on knowledge of SOX
Comprehensive and strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP

Nice To Haves

A CPA
Expertise in SAP

Responsibilities

Lead the SOX 404 program lifecycle, including risk assessment, scoping, control design and testing.
Partner across Finance, IT, and business teams to align internal control over financial reporting with US GAAP and regulatory requirements.
Review business and system controls, track remediation of deficiencies and resolve audit findings promptly.
Assess the implications of newly implemented applications, systems, and policies on the SOX compliance program.
Implement automation and continuous monitoring to enhance compliance efficiency.
Collaborate with external and internal auditors and provide comprehensive reports on SOX activities to senior leadership.
Provide guidance and training on SOX compliance requirements.
Mentor and develop team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.
Participate in or oversee special projects and initiatives related to emerging technologies, process improvement, or system deployment.