Systems Lead, gSOX IT Internal Controls Compliance

Google•Chicago, IL

11d•$125,000 - $183,000

About The Position

The gSOX IT team actively shapes how Google manages technology risk, going beyond ensuring SOX compliance to actively influence it. In this role, you will serve as advisors on IT risk, providing thought leadership, guidance, and developing risk and control methodologies tailored for Google's unique environment. Through collaboration with Engineering and Finance across Alphabet, we oversee the IT SOX program lifecycle, influence risks and controls, assess technical issues, and drive improvements that support security and financial statement integrity, ultimately shaping how Google's information systems are managed, operated, and controlled. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual with experience in IT General Controls (ITGCs) and technology risk management within custom-built systems and infrastructure, such as those found in Google's production environment, to apply and expand their expertise. You'll work closely with executive team members and collaborate across Engineering and Finance to support the SOX IT program, advise on technical risks, assess controls within Google's foundational engineering and data platforms, contribute to guidance development, and support testing oversight.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
7 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 5 years with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.
5 years of experience with a public accounting firm working in IT audit, SOX compliance, or immediately related fields or within public company SOX program management offices.
Experience with SOX 404/Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) concepts and requirements, including risk assessments, scoping, testing, deficiency assessment and management, and concluding/reporting.

Nice To Haves

MBA or MSA degree.
Experience managing project planning, status reporting, timeline estimation, issue tracking, meeting facilitation, and project documentation.
Ability to propose next steps and roadblock solutions and anticipate questions and issues early, manage time, and follow work plans.
Ability to have excellent attention to detail, organizational skills and focus on continuous improvement.
Ability to have a collaborative style and work with cross-functional and international teams.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively with executive management.

Responsibilities

Oversee the IT SOX program lifecycle, including risk assessments, scoping, testing coordination, deficiency management, and reporting for specific business processes and systems.
Advise Engineering and Finance partners on technical risk and control matters, particularly for key financial systems like SAP.
Participate in or manage special projects related to new technologies, process enhancements, system implementations, etc.
Help develop, maintain, and refine guidance, methodologies, and documentation related to IT risks and controls.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and service providers, coordinating testing execution and driving issue resolution.