SOX Manager

JPI • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

JPI has an exciting opportunity for a SOX Manager to join our team located in Dallas, Texas. The SOX Manager – Real Estate is responsible for the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the Company’s SOX compliance program, with a specific focus on real estate development, construction, joint ventures, property operations, and treasury activities. This role partners closely with Accounting, Development, Treasury, Asset Management, and IT to ensure effective internal controls over financial reporting across project-level entities, complex ownership structures, and transaction-heavy processes. The role balances SOX compliance with operational practicality in a fast-moving, deal-driven environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6–10+ years of experience in SOX, Internal Audit, Accounting, or external audit.
• Hands-on experience with real estate accounting and controls, including development and joint ventures.
• Strong understanding of SOX, ICFR, and the COSO framework.
• Experience working directly with external auditors.
• Proven experience in an executive support role or similar position.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in using business software and tools, including MS Office and project management applications.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CIA.
• Big 4 or national firm audit experience in real estate.
• Experience with multi-entity, project-based accounting structures.
• ERP experience in real estate environments (Workday, Yardi,etc.).
• Experience supporting IPO-ready or recently public real estate platforms.

Responsibilities

• SOX Program Ownership (Real Estate Focus)
• Lead SOX planning, risk assessment, scoping, and execution.
• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors on SOX and ICFR matters.
• Development & Construction Accounting
• Joint Ventures & Ownership Accounting
• Treasury & Cash Management
• Corporate Accounting, AP & Financial Reporting
• Control Design, Documentation & Testing
• Lead walkthroughs and testing of key controls
• Deficiency Management & Remediation
• ITGCs & Systems (Real Estate ERP)
• Process Improvement & Scalability
• Stakeholder & People Management
• Train control owners on SOX expectations and evidence standards.
• Manage and/or coordinate co-sourced SOX providers or internal staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Bonus Program
• 4 Weeks PTO for All New Associates (Pro-Rated by Hire Date)
• 11 Holidays and 8 Early Release Days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match (Up to 5% Match)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Tuition Assistance
• Phone Reimbursement
• Associate Referral Bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager