SOX Compliance Manager

SOX Compliance Manager

We are looking for an experienced SOX Compliance Manager to lead the company's internal controls and compliance program. This role partners with business leaders, process owners, IT teams, and auditors to strengthen control environments, evaluate risk, and support accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of SOX compliance, internal audit practices, and control testing, along with the ability to improve processes and promote accountability across the organization.

REMOTE POSITION (within proximity to VA)

Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual risk assessment process and define SOX program scope in collaboration with senior leadership and external auditors.
• Advise control owners on the design, execution, and enhancement of internal controls to support compliance objectives.
• Review existing control activities to identify needed updates, newly emerging risks, and opportunities to strengthen coverage.
• Track control issues, determine severity, coordinate corrective actions, and communicate progress with external auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for Workiva, while identifying new features and practical uses that support compliance efforts.
• Implement technology-driven improvements, including AI-enabled solutions, to streamline control documentation, testing, and ongoing monitoring.
• Maintain clear and complete documentation for policies, procedures, process narratives, and control frameworks tied to the SOX program.
• Partner with IT, internal audit, and external audit teams to support audit readiness and ensure adherence to SOX requirements.
• Oversee testing updates within the Oracle Risk Management module and document key support procedures to maintain continuity for SOX and access controls.
• Assess the control impact of acquisitions, system implementations, and business process changes, and provide guidance on related compliance needs.