California SOX Program Lead

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced California SOX Program Lead, this full-time position will manage the development and execution of the SOX compliance program, focusing on business process controls and driving accountability across Finance and Accounting in a high-growth environment.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement the end-to-end SOX compliance program, emphasizing business process controls across the financial reporting cycle
• Lead risk assessments and financial reporting scoping, identifying key accounts and significant processes to ensure compliance
• Collaborate cross-functionally to embed scalable internal controls into fast-moving business operations

Required qualifications

• 10-12+ years of experience in SOX/internal audit, preferably with a blend of Big 4 and in-house roles at public or newly public tech companies
• Proven ability to build audit/controls programs from scratch in a pre-IPO setting
• Strong understanding of COSO, PCAOB, ITGCs, and risk-based auditing
• Experience navigating complex data environments and interfacing with engineering/tech teams
• IT/Systems related qualifications are a plus