IT SOX Manager

Our client is a global leader in the equipment, technology, and services sector, supporting the agriculture and construction industries through a portfolio of well-known brands and a strong international footprint. With operations spanning manufacturing, R&D, and dealer networks across dozens of countries, the organization is focused on driving innovation, productivity, and sustainability through advanced engineering and digital solutions.

The Accounting Systems & Process Manager serves as a key internal controls and systems expert within the accounting organization, with a primary focus on IT controls, system governance, and process optimization. This role partners closely with Finance, IT, Internal Audit, and external advisors to ensure accounting systems are designed, implemented, and maintained with strong control frameworks and compliance standards.

The position plays a critical role in SAP environments (including ECC and S/4

HANA), supporting system implementations, enhancements, and transformations while ensuring financial data integrity, proper access controls, and adherence to SOX requirements.

• Ensure business processes, system configurations, and reporting structures align with financial policies and are audit-ready.
• Lead design and governance of SAP ECC and S/4
  
  HANA user roles, ensuring proper segregation of duties (SoD) and access controls.
• Conduct risk assessments and control evaluations across accounting systems and processes.
• Identify control gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen system governance and compliance.
• Safeguard financial data integrity during system changes, migrations, and cutovers.

• Lead control design and integration during system implementations and enhancements.
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to embed effective controls in new or changing processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate or streamline accounting processes through system functionality.
• Support global SAP transformation initiatives, ensuring control requirements are met in future-state designs.

• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, facilitating walkthroughs, and coordinating remediation efforts.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements across systems and related financial processes.
• Monitor adherence to internal control frameworks and elevate issues as needed.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Finance, IT, and business leadership on system controls and compliance matters.
• Provide guidance and training on policy adherence, access management, and control best practices.
• Promote awareness of segregation of duties and control responsibilities across the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 6–8 years of relevant experience in accounting systems, internal controls, or IT audit/control environments.
• Experience with SAP (ECC and/or S/4
  
  HANA) strongly preferred.
• Background in public accounting (ideally Big
  4) or IT audit/control advisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance requirements.
• Experience with system implementations, enhancements, or transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a process improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner across Finance, IT, and Audit functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a global, fast‑paced environment.