Senior Compliance Manager

SOX, ITGCs, and Internal Controls 

• Lead the design, implementation, documentation, testing, and monitoring of SOX controls across financial and operational processes. 

• Oversee compliance activities related to Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs), including access management, change management, system operations, and related governance processes. 

• Partner with control owners to ensure controls are appropriately designed and operating effectively. 

• Evaluate control deficiencies and drive remediation plans through successful closure. 

• Support internal and external audit activities, including audit readiness, testing coordination, and issue management. 

• Assess the adequacy of controls over automated business processes and system-generated reporting. 

AI, Automation, and Emerging Technology Governance 

• Partner with business leaders, engineering teams, and process owners to evaluate risks and control considerations associated with AI-enabled solutions, automation initiatives, and digital transformation efforts. 

• Advise stakeholders on control design and governance requirements as business processes evolve through automation and AI adoption. 

• Assess impacts to SOX and compliance programs resulting from changes in technology, automated decision-making, and emerging tools. 

• Promote compliance-by-design principles that integrate governance, controls, risk management, and accountability into AI and automation initiatives. 

• Identify opportunities to leverage technology, analytics, and automation to improve compliance effectiveness and efficiency. 

Risk Management and Compliance 

• Conduct risk assessments to identify emerging operational, technology, financial, compliance, and regulatory risks. 

• Develop and maintain risk mitigation strategies and monitoring activities. 

• Analyze control performance, exceptions, and trends to proactively identify opportunities for improvement. 

• Support governance processes and reporting for compliance and risk management programs. 

Business Partnership and Influence 

• Build strong partnerships across Finance, Procurement, Engineering, Internal Audit, Legal, and Compliance organizations. 

• Provide consultative guidance on controls, risk management, and governance requirements for new business initiatives and technology implementations. 

• Influence stakeholders to adopt scalable, sustainable control solutions that appropriately balance risk mitigation and business agility. 

• Communicate complex compliance, technology, and risk topics to both technical and non-technical audiences. 

Program Leadership 

• Lead complex, cross-functional compliance and controls initiatives from strategy through execution. 

• Develop executive-ready reporting, dashboards, and insights on control effectiveness, audit outcomes, risk trends, and compliance performance. 

• Drive continuous improvement and standardization efforts across compliance programs. 

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 4+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR equivalent experience.

 Preferred Qualifications 

• 5+ years of experience in SOX, internal audit, external audit, compliance, risk management, or internal controls. 

• Demonstrated experience with SOX frameworks, control testing, remediation management, and audit support. 

• Experience supporting or assessing Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs). 

• Understanding of automated controls, systems governance, and technology risk management. 

• Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority. 

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. 

• CPA, CIA, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent certification. 

• Experience with enterprise technologies such as ERP platforms, workflow automation tools, AI-enabled solutions, and governance-risk-compliance (GRC) platforms. 

• Experience evaluating controls related to automation, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation initiatives. 

• Experience with continuous controls monitoring, data analytics, and control automation. 

• Experience operating in a large, global, publicly traded company environment.