SOX IT Audit Manager

Piper Companies is seeking a to support a large-scale digital transformation initiative within a leading enterprise organization. The will partner closely with internal audit, business, and technology teams to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements during system implementations, data migrations, and process modernization efforts. This individual will play a critical role in evaluating controls, validating compliance, and providing advisory support throughout a multi-year transformation program. This position is an open-ended contract role and requires onsite work five days per week in San Jose, California.

• Execute and document SOX-related testing activities across IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, system interfaces, and business process controls.
• Assess risks and control effectiveness associated with large-scale data migration initiatives, including customer master data conversions and system implementations.
• Review user access management, segregation of duties (SoD), change management processes, and key financial reporting controls to identify compliance gaps and remediation needs.
• Develop and maintain process narratives, risk and control matrices, test plans, flowcharts, and supporting audit evidence for internal and external reviews.
• Collaborate with business, technology, and transformation stakeholders to support control design, walkthroughs, readiness assessments, and ongoing compliance efforts.

• 10+ years of experience in IT audit, SOX compliance, internal controls testing, and financial process reviews, including manager-level responsibilities.
• Strong background evaluating ITGCs, access controls, change management controls, system interfaces, data migration controls, and Order-to-Cash (OTC) processes.
• Experience supporting ERP transformations, implementation projects, or SOX readiness initiatives; SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA exposure is highly preferred.
• Finance or Accounting-oriented background with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently in an advisory capacity.
• Big Four consulting experience and certifications such as CISA, CIA, CPA, or equivalent are highly preferred.

• Salary Range DOE
• Comprehensive benefits include dental, vision, medical, 401k, PTO and holiday