Director of SOX in United States at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director of SOX in the United States.

This senior leadership role is responsible for shaping and overseeing a comprehensive Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program within a fast-paced, publicly traded environment. The position plays a critical role in strengthening internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and ensuring regulatory compliance across business and IT domains. Acting as a strategic advisor, the role partners closely with Finance, Accounting, IT, Legal, and external auditors to drive governance and risk mitigation. It combines hands-on technical expertise with high-level stakeholder engagement and audit coordination. The Director of SOX will lead annual risk assessments, define testing strategies, and ensure alignment with audit requirements. This role also drives continuous improvement and embeds compliance into evolving business and system processes.

This role leads the end-to-end SOX compliance strategy and execution, ensuring a strong and scalable internal control environment across the organization.

• Lead the annual SOX risk assessment and scoping process, identifying key accounts, processes, locations, and IT systems in scope for ICFR compliance.
• Define and execute the SOX testing strategy, balancing internal testing activities with external auditor direct assistance requirements.
• Oversee documentation, design, and testing of financial reporting controls across key cycles such as revenue recognition, lending operations, treasury, and valuation processes.
• Drive IT General Controls (ITGC) compliance, including access management, change management, and system maintenance controls, while evaluating SOC 1 / SOC 2 reports.
• Partner with business and technology owners to design remediation plans, monitor deficiency resolution, and promote “compliance by design” in system and process changes.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate audit activities to ensure alignment, efficiency, and reduced audit fatigue.
• Provide regular updates and strategic reporting to senior leadership and the Audit Committee on SOX program status and risk areas.

This role requires deep expertise in SOX compliance, internal controls, and financial reporting within a publicly traded company environment, combined with strong leadership and communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, public accounting, or related fields within complex organizations.
• Strong knowledge of SOX 404 requirements, COSO framework, SEC regulations, and PCAOB auditing standards.
• Proven experience managing integrated internal controls across business processes and ITGC environments, including access and change management.
• Experience evaluating third-party service providers and reviewing SOC 1 / SOC 2 reports for risk and control implications.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and driving accountability across teams.
• Excellent analytical, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a remote and collaborative environment.

• Competitive base salary range: $148,000 – $222,000 USD
• Eligibility for performance-based bonuses and equity grants (depending on role level and performance)
• Fully remote and flexible work environment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Access to learning and development platforms such as LinkedIn Learning
• Additional lifestyle and wellness benefits (e.g., DoorDash DashPass, pet insurance, legal services, and flexible rewards platform options)