SOX Compliance Specialist | US

Deel

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Deel is looking for a hands-on SOX Specialist to join our team and support the development and maintenance of the company’s internal control framework. This role combines practical SOX execution with strong project coordination and delivery skills, focusing on completing tasks across multiple SOX-related initiatives.

The SOX Specialist will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organization, ensuring SOX activities are planned, tracked, and executed in line with defined timelines and requirements. Responsibilities include coordinating deliverables, monitoring action items, and supporting the smooth execution of the SOX program.

This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who works effectively independently, manages multiple workstreams concurrently, and applies a structured, PMO-style approach to SOX activities in a dynamic environment.

This is a 100% hybrid role, combining remote and on-site work as needed.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in SOX compliance (SOX 404).
• CPA in progress or strong financial/accounting background.
• Experience building an internal control environment.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to drive execution independently.
• High learning agility, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently.
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and accuracy-focused.
• Ability to guide colleagues on SOX processes and best practices.
• Strong technological orientation, with experience using compliance and analytical tools (e.g., BI tools).
• Proven experience reviewing and analyzing SOC 1 reports.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SOX management tools – advantage.
• Experience in a FinTech company – advantage.
• Background in Big 4 or public company environment – advantage.
• Experience in a growing or scaling organization – advantage.
• Experience in Internal Audit – advantage.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and maintain the company’s SOX internal control framework.
• Execute SOX-related activities, including control documentation, testing, and remediation efforts.
• Support SOX project planning by tracking timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure tasks progress as scheduled.
• Manage assigned SOX workstreams from initiation through completion, including follow-ups and documentation.
• Design, document, and test internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather information, align on requirements, and support timely execution of SOX initiatives.
• Review and analyze SOC 1 reports, identify relevant controls, and assess their impact on ICFR.
• Identify control gaps and support remediation activities, including tracking action items to closure.
• Support implementation and ongoing use of a SOX management system, including task execution, monitoring, and reporting.

Benefits

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed