Director​/Senior Director, SOX Advisory & Process Improvement

Overview of the Role

Salesforce is seeking a highly effective Director / Senior Director to join our management‑led SOX 360 Program Office. This multifaceted leader will act as a strategic advisor across our global enterprise, translating deep technical knowledge (US GAAP, ICFR, and PCAOB auditing requirements) into practical, modern business solutions. The ideal candidate will combine strong emotional intelligence with independent critical thinking to perform SOX risk assessments, drive cross‑functional readiness initiatives, and champion process excellence in a fast‑scaling, dynamic environment.

• Work cross‑functionally to support a changing SOX landscape and drive process improvement.
• Provide end‑to‑end business knowledge and expertise to assist in SOX readiness activities and SOX program maturation activities.
• Take ownership for all assigned process areas, acquiring a comprehensive grasp of all process activities and controls and related company policies and external accounting and reporting guidelines, acting as subject matter authority.
• Work with current functional teams to review current processes, identify risk areas and areas for improvement, and design controls around these to reduce risk and exposure.
• Partner with the business to ensure SOX documentation, including flowcharts, narratives, and controls are up to date, accurate and properly handled.
• Collaborate with functional teams for compliance to outlined processes and ensure that all key controls are being performed satisfactorily.
• Work effectively in a dynamic, high‑growth environment, think quickly and creatively, recognize interrelationships early and enable innovation; drive analytics and automation adoption to lean out compliance processes without compromising control effectiveness.
• Own relationships with external auditors on assigned process areas, including coordinating walkthroughs, presenting control fact patterns, and driving alignment on scope and thresholds.
• Mentor and develop team members, providing actionable feedback and growth opportunities.

• 10+ years of related audit & accounting experience for Director level; 13+ years for Senior Director level, preferably gained in both public accounting and private industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience supporting a company's SOX program and crafting and implementing a system of internal controls in a large‑scale management‑led SOX organization.
• Strong background in public company SOX compliance requirements, accounting, and finance processes, with a solid understanding of control design and operational efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of key non‑revenue business processes and auditing requirements including PCAOB requirements and US GAAP.
• Familiarity with financial systems as they relate to reviewing and improving internal controls.
• Prior experience leading teams, improving performance, and facilitating skill development through clear, specific performance feedback.

• Consulting/Big 4 experience.
• Professional certification such as CPA and/or CIA.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including US GAAP topics relevant to a large public company (close and consolidation, tax, treasury, stock compensation, etc.).
• Interest in or experience applying AI and automation to compliance and audit processes.
• A customer service approach to help business process owners navigate the SOX program, especially with non‑accounting partners.
• Ability to quickly develop strong working relationships with internal departments, including those in international locations, IT personnel, internal and external auditors.
• Excellent communication, influencing, interacting, and partnering with cross‑functional and remote teams.
• A willingness to challenge status quo and drive continuous improvement through change.
• Self‑motivated, able to manage change, and capable of working under tight deadlines in a high‑growth environment with strong multi‑tasking, analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Critical thinking self‑starter with strong leadership and project‑management capabilities, including leading…