Director, SOX Advisory & Process Improvement

Salesforce

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Atlanta, GAChicago, ILSeattle, WAIndianapolis, IN
Salary
$164,000–$261,500 / yr
Posted
25 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $213k
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TL;DR · Director, SOX Advisory & Process Improvement

As a Director, SOX Advisory & Process Improvement, you will join the management-led SOX 360 Program Office to serve as a strategic advisor across the global enterprise. You will be responsible for owning SOX readiness and program maturation, specifically focusing on Quote to Cash end-to-end business processes while supporting other areas as needed. Your daily work involves managing controls, policies, and reporting standards, ensuring documentation is audit-ready, and identifying risks to redesign controls for better efficiency. You will lead a team, mentor staff, and manage external auditor relationships. The role requires expertise in US GAAP, ICFR, PCAOB auditing requirements, and ASC 606. You must possess strong knowledge of financial systems, internal control design, and the ability to leverage automation and analytics to streamline compliance within a complex public company environment.

What you'll do

  • Serve as a strategic advisor on the SOX landscape to drive process improvements aligned with company growth.
  • Own end-to-end SOX readiness and program maturation for assigned business processes, specifically Quote to Cash.
  • Act as the subject matter authority for controls, policies, and reporting standards within assigned areas.
  • Identify risks early and redesign controls to reduce exposure and address deficiencies before they escalate.
  • Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation including flowcharts, narratives, and control descriptions as a single source of truth.
  • Drive the adoption of automation and analytics to streamline compliance work without reducing control effectiveness.
  • Manage external auditor relationships by conducting walkthroughs and aligning on scope and control fact patterns.
  • Mentor and develop team members through direct, actionable feedback to build future leaders.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
  • 10+ years of related audit and accounting experience are required.
  • Experience leading teams and providing performance feedback to develop others is required.
  • Experience supporting a company's SOX program and implementing internal controls is required.
  • Strong knowledge of public company SOX compliance, US GAAP, and PCAOB auditing requirements is required.
  • Expertise in Quote-to-Cash and Order-to-Cash business processes is required.
  • Professional certifications such as CPA or CIA are preferred.
  • Experience in the SaaS or Tech industry or with Big 4 consulting is preferred.

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