SOX IT Audit Manager with Security Clearance

Piper Companies is seeking a SOX IT Audit Manager to support a leading organization undergoing a large-scale business transformation and ERP modernization initiative. The ideal SOX IT Audit Manager will work closely with Internal Audit, business stakeholders, and transformation program teams to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance throughout system implementations, process changes, and data migration activities onsite Monday through Friday in San Jose, California for a contract position.

Responsibilities of the SOX IT Audit Manager:
* Document, test, and evaluate SDLC controls for SOX compliance purposes.
* Perform testing and validation of IT General Controls (ITGCs), key reports, and application controls across ERP and enterprise systems.
* Conduct detailed reviews of system access, user provisioning, privileged access, and Segregation of Duties (SOD) requirements.
* Execute design and operating effectiveness testing for SOX controls supporting financial reporting processes, including Order-to-Cash (OTC), Revenue, Pricing, Record-to-Report (RTR), General Ledger, and related functions.
* Support control automation initiatives and identify opportunities to improve testing efficiencies.
* Prepare and maintain process narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices (RCMs), testing documentation, and audit evidence.
* Ensure audit documentation and supporting evidence are complete, accurate, and ready for internal and external audit review.
* Partner with Internal Audit, business, and IT teams to assess control impacts resulting from new systems, ERP implementations, and process changes. Qualifications of the SOX IT Audit Manager:
* 5+ years of experience supporting SOX compliance, internal controls testing, IT audit, or internal audit functions.
* Strong knowledge of SOX 404 requirements, risk assessment methodologies, and internal control frameworks.
* Hands-on experience with IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, key report testing, and SOX documentation requirements.
* Understanding of financial reporting processes and business cycles including OTC, RTR, Revenue, Pricing, and General Ledger.
* Experience supporting ERP implementations, system transformations, migrations, or major technology initiatives.
* Proficiency with audit and governance platforms such as Audit Board and reporting tools such as Power BI.
* Strong experience reviewing access controls, user security, privileged access management, and Segregation of Duties (SOD).
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
* Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance. Compensation for the SOX IT Audit Manager:
* Salary range: $130,000 - $170,000 annually depending on experience
* Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays This job opens for applications on 07/31/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.  (SOD), User Access Reviews, Financial Controls, Risk Assessment, Internal Controls, Order-to-Cash (OTC), Record-to-Report (RTR), Revenue Controls, General Ledger, Data Migration, System Implementation, Transformation Program, Audit Documentation, Risk Control Matrix (RCM), Walkthroughs, Gap Analysis, Remediation Testing, Compliance, Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC), Technology Risk #LI-BR1 #LI-ONSITE