SOX Business Process Audit Assurance & Advisory Services Supervisor

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Findlay, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Marathon Petroleum Co. is seeking a SOX Business Process Audit Supervisor. This position plays a key role in supporting the integrity of Marathon’s internal control environment by leading the Business Process SOX 404 testing program. This role partners closely with Audit Assurance and Advisory Services (3A), the Controller’s organization, and External Audit to ensure a coordinated, risk-aligned approach to control evaluation and compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business or other related fields.
Five (5) years of relevant experience in Accounting, Finance, Operations, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Risk, IT/Financial/Operational Audit or other related experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
At least one of the following Professional Certifications is preferred: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Information System Manager (CISM) Certified in Risk and Information System Control (CRISC) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Other industry related certifications
Previous SOX experience including Business Process Controls and critical spreadsheets is preferred.
Previous experience in leading projects or teams preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and manages the SOX Business Process controls testing plan based on management’s determination of applicable SOX 404 controls, materiality, and regulatory expectations; coordinates scope, timing, and coverage with Audit Assurance and Advisory Services (3A) leadership, the Controller’s organization, External Audit, and key business partners.
Provides regular status updates and issue tracking for SOX testing (progress, milestones, open items, and emerging themes) to 3A leadership, External Audit, and the Controller’s organization; recommends adjustments to priorities and timelines as risks and schedules change.
Identifies, evaluates, and documents control deficiencies; escalates issues through established SOX and 3A governance channels and works with control owners to clarify impacts, root causes, and remediation plans.
Coordinates day-to-day planning and testing activities with business process control owners, SOX Accounting, and External Audit to execute testing, support reliance requests, resolve scope and evidence questions, and reduce rework through clear expectations and timely communication.
Implements continuous improvement within the SOX testing program (procedures, templates, tools, analytics, and automation) and maintains metrics and quality checks that improve consistency, cycle time, and audit readiness.
Leads assigned SOX testing staff and/or co-sourced resources; provides coaching and review of workpapers, ensures adherence to methodology, and supports skill development across Business Process areas as applicable.
Executes and oversees Sox Business process controls testing activities, including walkthroughs, design and operating effectiveness testing, sampling, and evidence evaluation; produces clear documentation and supports conclusions in alignment with SOX methodology and evolving technology and regulatory expectations.
Perform other duties, as assigned.