IT SOX Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced IT SOX Manager to support the execution and oversight of its IT SOX compliance program. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on IT controls experience, operates effectively with minimal oversight, and can quickly partner with internal team members and stakeholders to evaluate controls, identify risk, and maintain a strong compliance environment.

This role is fully remote working 32 hours per week.

IT SOX Manager Responsibilities

• Lead and execute testing and review of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and IT Application Controls (ITACs) across key in-scope systems, including ERP, CRM, HRIS, and other financial applications.
• Perform control walkthroughs, design and operating effectiveness testing, and reviews of key reports and third-party SOC 1 reports.
• Identify control deficiencies and technology risks, determine root causes, recommend remediation strategies, and monitor corrective actions through completion and retesting.
• Maintain clear, thorough workpapers documenting testing procedures, evidence reviewed, results, and conclusions in accordance with SOX requirements.
• Partner closely with IT SOX team members, control owners, business stakeholders, external auditors, and service providers to coordinate compliance activities and address issues.
• Support IT SOX scoping, risk assessments, control rationalization, and opportunities to strengthen or streamline the control environment.
• Manage multiple priorities and testing deadlines independently while proactively communicating risks, findings, and status updates to appropriate stakeholders.

• 5+ years of IT SOX, IT audit, or technology risk experience within a public company, public accounting firm, consulting environment, or similar setting.
• Strong hands-on experience evaluating and testing ITGCs and ITACs, including controls associated with access, change management, system operations, key reports, and third-party service providers.
• Experience working with complex enterprise applications such as NetSuite, Salesforce, Workday, or comparable ERP, CRM, and HRIS platforms.
• Strong understanding of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks, with familiarity with COSO, COBIT, NIST, or related standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, quickly understand existing processes and systems, and execute effectively with minimal training or oversight.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong communication, organization, analytical, and documentation skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
• SaaS or technology industry experience is strongly preferred; Big 4 or management consulting experience and certifications such as CISA, CIA, or CPA are also preferred.