SOX Governance & Compliance Solutioning

HP•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for owning the overall SOX governance framework and ensuring the effective design, implementation, and oversight of SOX compliance within the HP Solutions Organization. This role extends beyond traditional finance compliance, incorporating business processes, IT systems, and end-to-end controls to enable a seamless and compliant transformation within the organization. The position requires a strong strategic mindset, cross-functional collaboration, expertise in finance, risk and project management. The primary objective is to anticipate and mitigate business and financial risks before they can significantly or materially impact HP’s financial statements through cross organization collaboration and timely actions. This role requires a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, ensuring SOX compliance is effectively managed while driving operational excellence.

Requirements

10+ years of work experience in Finance, Audit, Compliance, or Risk Management within a large, complex organization.
Strong background in business process mapping, and financial risk assessment.
Deep understanding of SOX compliance, financial controls, and risk management frameworks.
Ability to navigate complex matrix organizations and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Exceptional project management and problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in O2C (Order-to-Cash) processes, system integrations, and process improvement methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ownership of SOX Governance & Compliance Framework: Develop, implement, and continuously enhance a robust SOX governance model to ensure compliance across all relevant processes and systems.
Act as the primary liaison for SOX compliance across internal and external stakeholders, including Internal Audit, CFR, IT, Compliance & Controls Hub, and our external auditors.
Oversee the design and execution of internal controls to support operational efficiency and financial reporting integrity.
Strategic Leadership in SOX Compliance Solutioning: Oversee SOX compliance efforts related to system migrations (e.g., HPSSAP, S4 BRIM) and process transformations, ensuring risks are mitigated and compliance objectives are met.
Define, recommend, and oversee SOX-compliant process and system designs, ensuring seamless integration into the business.
Partner with IT, Finance, and Business Process Owners to ensure controls are embedded effectively within technology solutions.
Risk Management & Process Optimization: Oversee risk assessments and outcomes for Governance goals purposes, particularly on IT dependencies, non-standard processes, and key financial transactions such as invoicing, billing, and contract management.
Oversee root cause analysis of any control deficiencies, identify gaps, and implement sustainable solutions to strengthen control environments.
Develop and maintain a structured compliance monitoring framework to proactively address any control gaps.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Change Management: Act as a key stakeholder in cross-functional transformation projects, ensuring SOX compliance is embedded from the outset.
Represent SOX and compliance interests in executive-level discussions, influencing decision-making and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Lead training and knowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance SOX awareness and expertise across Finance and Operations teams.
Executive Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare and deliver high-quality reports, risk assessments, and control updates to executive leadership and SOX governance committees.
Develop and implement communication strategies to ensure transparency and accountability for SOX compliance across the organization.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave