IT Senior Manager, SOX Compliance

Summary: A leading, multi-billion-dollar public company in the industrial sector is seeking an IT Senior Manager, SOX Compliance to join their team. This is a newly created, high-impact leadership role supporting the buildout of a best-in-class SOX Compliance function within a large, rapidly transforming organization. This role will serve as a key IT controls leader during a major multiyear transformation, helping establish governance, documentation standards, and ITGC maturity across 20+ in-scope systems – many of which are newly brought under formal controls.

Ideal for a self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys building structure from the ground up.

Fort Mill, SC

Hybrid – 4-5 days/week onsite during the first year (greater flexibility after year one). Relocation assistance available; option to start remotely while relocating.

$160,000 - $175,000 + 20% bonus (commensurate with experience & qualifications)

• PTO, Sick Leave, Volunteer Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Holidays (including 2 floating holidays).
• High-quality, yet affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options.
• HSA and FSA.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Life, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance options.
• EAP and Telemedicine.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Company-Paid Membership for the Calm app for mental wellness.
• Value-Added Benefits (travel medical support, estate guidance, grief counseling, discounted tickets and gift cards, etc.).
• 401K with 50% match up to 6% of contributions.

• Lead development, implementation, and monitoring of ITGCs and application controls aligned to SOX, ICFR, and COSO.
• Coordinate and perform walkthroughs, document control design, and maintain IT SOX documentation (narratives, flows, RCMs).
• Oversee testing, validation, and monitoring of automated controls across multiple systems.
• Review SOC reports and assess third-party controls relevant to SOX.
• Drive remediation activities and track control deficiencies to closure.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to build consistent governance and control processes across a decentralized technology environment.
• Support report logic testing and evaluation of system-generated reports used in controls.
• Contribute to systems integrations, migrations, and new technology implementations where controls may be impacted.
• Educate and train IT and business stakeholders on SOX requirements, control discipline, and documentation best practices.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to team members as the SOX function expands.
• Prepare reporting for leadership on IT SOX performance, risks, and program maturity.

Required:

• 10-15 years of progressive IT audit, SOX, or IT controls experience within large public-company environments.
• Big 4 public accounting experience.
• CPA or equivalent.
• Experience overseeing at least one direct report or team.
• Strong technical understanding of cybersecurity, access controls, ITGCs, and SOX testing methodology.
• Experience working in or supporting large, complex organizations.
• Strong communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts to business partners.
• Demonstrated success building or enhancing IT control frameworks.

Preferred:

• Experience documenting processes, writing narratives, and defining control requirements.
• Prior involvement in major technology transformations, system implementations, or integration work.
• Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as ERP/HCM systems and experience with report testing.