Job Summary
• The SOX Subject Matter Expert (SME) is responsible for providing expert guidance on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, internal controls, and financial reporting. This role will focus on enhancing the organization’s SOX processes, advising on best practices for SOX compliance, and ensuring that internal control frameworks align with regulatory requirements. The SOX SME will work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, internal audit, IT, and external auditors, to support and continuously improve the company's internal control environment. This individual will serve as the primary resource for SOX-related matters and contribute to the ongoing effectiveness of the organization’s SOX compliance efforts.
Responsibilities
• Serve as the organization’s subject matter expert on SOX requirements, including Section 404 (internal control over financial reporting).
• Provide technical guidance and interpretations on the design, implementation, and testing of internal controls.
• Stay up-to-date on regulatory changes, industry standards, and best practices related to SOX compliance.
• Evaluate, document, and assess internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) to ensure compliance with SOX standards.
• Identify and assess control gaps or weaknesses and recommend solutions or remediation actions.
• Collaborate with process owners across departments (Finance, IT, Operations) to ensure controls are designed effectively and operating as intended.
• Lead or support control testing efforts, ensuring that controls are properly tested for design and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with external auditors to coordinate SOX audits, provide documentation, and respond to audit inquiries.
• Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and support remediation efforts.
Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the software quality assurance organization.
• Provide training to employees and business units on SOX requirements, internal controls, and best practices.
• Serve as a resource for questions related to SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Develop and maintain training materials and resources to enhance organizational knowledge of SOX compliance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline SOX compliance activities, reduce inefficiencies, and improve the overall effectiveness of the internal control environment.
Education & Experience Recommended
• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in SOX compliance, internal auditing, or financial controls.
Cross-Org Skills
• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Digital Fluency
• Customer Centricity
Disclaimer
• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.