Sr. Manager, IT SOX Compliance

The IT SOX Compliance Sr Manager position is responsible for effectively managing and executing Driven Brands’ IT SOX Compliance program in alignment with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements across the organization as a trusted, respected and compliance partner with all key stakeholders. The Sr Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) from an IT perspective to ensure compliance with regulatory and audit standards. This includes demonstrating expertise in all IT General Controls (ITGCs) areas and IT best practices and effectively communicating and implementing these throughout the entire organization.

How you will Own It:

• Manage and assist with the development and maintenance of IT SOX documentation (process narratives, flowcharts, risk control matrices, etc.) across all in-scope SOX systems, applications and infrastructure, and for other non in-scope areas as preparation for IT SOX compliance.
• Ensure all ITGC control activities are designed effectively and continuously monitor for operating effectiveness.
• Regularly coach ITGC control owners with necessary changes when a control is deemed not operating effective, or when the control environment is changing with respect to people, processes or technology.
• Assist with the creation of management responses and due dates for effective and timely remediation solutions.
• Participate in audit, certification and compliance events, including sample and evidence gathering and delivery. Act as a liaison between auditors and ITGC control owners to enhance understanding and timely deliverables.
• Assist with the administration of successful completion of UAR’s (User Access Reviews) and SOC Reviews (Service Organization Controls reviews for SaaS vendors).
• Assist with tracking IT SOX program KPIs.
• Work closely with all IT areas and other functional teams to ensure controls and compliance requirements for all ITGC objectives are clearly defined and implemented.
• Continuously evaluate the overall IT control environment to identify and mitigate risk and regularly.
• Manage and/or execute successful and timely completion of other assigned tasks for Driven Brands’ IT Compliance Program, and IT Compliance enhancements and projects across the organization.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT audit, IT compliance, IT SOX compliance with a thorough understanding of all ITGC control objectives.
• Minimum of 3-5 years in an IT SOX manager capacity.
• Strong understanding of SOX Section 404, COSO framework, and IT control frameworks such as COBIT or NIST.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with GRC platforms and audit tools, e.g. Oracle GRC, AuditBoard, etc.
• Experience with cloud environments and SaaS solution SOC evaluations, e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.
• Experience with ERP systems, e.g. Oracle, SAP, Workday, etc.
• Experience with IT Tools and infrastructure, e.g. password vaults, ticketing systems, Single Sign-On, Active Directory, data warehouses, etc.
• Ability to advise, collaborate, and work in a team environment.
• Ability to successfully effect change management within the organization.
• Highly organized, efficient, meets deadlines and attention to detail.
• Takes ownership, manages and executes using high-performance attributes.

EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or related field

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING (At least one required)

• Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• ITIL, CRISC, or similar risk-focused credentials

Driven Brands is North America’s largest automotive services company with a portfolio of iconic brands including Take 5 Oil Change®, Meineke Car Care Centers®, Maaco®, 1-800-Radiator & A/C®, Auto Glass Now®, and CARSTAR®. Our vision is to fuel the pursuit with the simplest, most convenient, and most reliable car care experience.

Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Driven Brands is more than a workplace. We’re a launchpad - for careers, for dreams, and for people driven to do great things.

Every day, we fuel the pursuit - for our customers chasing life’s moments, for our franchisees building lasting legacies, and for each other as we grow, lead, and succeed together.

Performance matters. We take pride in it. We own it. We show up for one another and for our communities.

Because at Driven Brands, we’re not just fixing cars. We’re building futures, unlocking potential, and fueling what’s possible - together.