Sr Mgr, IA SOX Business Process Lead

PayPal•San Jose, CA

3d•$123,500 - $212,850•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Business Processes, SOX Program is a key leader within the Company’s Internal Audit SOX function and is responsible for transforming the delivery of the Company’s global SOX business process audit program, driving a shift toward a more efficient, technology-enabled, and risk-focused approach. This role will modernize how SOX is executed by leveraging data, automation, and AI, while serving as a strategic partner to the business and ensuring a high-quality, scalable control assurance framework. This role goes beyond execution, it requires a top-tier leader who combines deep technical SOX expertise, business process mastery, and forward-looking innovation. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, drive end-to-end SOX strategy for business processes, and lead a high-performing team to deliver a best-in-class, scalable, and future-ready SOX program.

Requirements

8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
8+ years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, consulting, or SOX program leadership.
Proven experience leading and scaling enterprise SOX programs.
Strong knowledge of financial processes, technical accounting, and risk frameworks (SOX, COBIT, NIST, ITIL, PCI, etc.).
Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, operate independently, and balance strategic planning with execution.
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

Nice To Haves

CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, or similar certification preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
Experience modernizing SOX programs through automation, analytics, and AI.
Experience supporting ERP implementations, system transformations, or M&A integrations.
AuditBoard (Optro) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of Internal Audit Plans
Manage risk assessment and business monitoring activities
Coordinate the process for reporting audit progress and findings to stakeholders
Execute internal audit projects from planning to reporting
Support the implementation of internal audit strategies and methodologies
Provide coaching and mentorship to less experienced team members
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders
Oversee annual SOX planning, including risk assessment, materiality, scoping, and timeline governance.
Own and lead the end-to-end SOX lifecycle for business process controls (e.g., O2C, P2P, R2R).
Lead and develop the SOX team and oversee co-sourcing partners.
Partner with external auditors to ensure efficient, high-quality audits.
Oversee control deficiencies, including identification, evaluation, remediation, and reporting.
Ensure internal controls are effective, scalable, and aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
Drive control optimization through automation, AI, and data analytics.
Assess and mitigate risks associated with AI-enabled processes, including governance, data integrity, explainability, and auditability.
Lead SOX readiness for new products, ERP implementations, system changes, and M&A integrations.
Conduct technical accounting and process risk assessments.
Advise Finance and business leaders on controls, risk management, and process improvements.
Develop executive and Audit Committee reporting.
Build strong cross-functional partnerships across Finance, IT, Product, Legal, and Operations.
Communicate complex risk and control issues to senior leadership and influence decisions.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and talent development.