Manager, Sox Compliance

Iris Energy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive programs

Health and dental coverage

Paid vacation

Job summary

IREN Limited is seeking an experienced Manager, SOX Compliance to join the SOX team and strengthen global controls for accurate financial reporting. The role involves planning, testing, and remediation of ITGCs and business process controls across SAP, HiBob and related systems, with a focus on COSO alignment and regulatory changes.

The position requires 5+ years in SOX/compliance, CPA/CISA/CIA, and a track record at a U.S. public company or Big Four.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in SOX compliance, risk management, internal audit or external audit with a focus on business process controls or IT General Controls (ITGCs), including a minimum of 4 years at a U.S. publicly traded company or a Big Four public accounting firm.
• Experience identifying, designing and testing business and/or IT controls to meet compliance requirements.
• Experience with SOX 404 and the COSO framework.
• Experience leading SOX efforts for systems such as SAP, HiBob, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the end-to-end SOX program, including planning, scoping, risk assessment, maintenance of documentation used in the SOX program (e.g. risk and control matrices, process flow diagrams) controls testing, remediation, and reporting.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and the external audit team to coordinate walkthroughs and control testing.
• Evaluate IT General Controls (ITGCs), automated and manual business process controls, and interfaces in key systems (e.g. SAP, ADP).
• Find opportunities to leverage IT solutions to automate processes and create efficiencies in financial processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with the IT organization teams to ensure alignment on SOX approach, timing, controls reliance, external audit reliance, etc.
• Prepare and provide regular training on SOX and control requirements, risk management, and other relevant areas to educate business process owners and reiterate the importance of compliance.
• Provide guidance and support to control owners if they propose process or system changes (e.g. Implementation of new systems, impact assessment for changes in people, process or technology).
• Monitor and drive timely remediation of control deficiencies and recommend enhancements to strengthen internal controls.
• Stay current on changes in SOX requirements and leading practices, cybersecurity regulations, and IT risk management best practices.

Skills

SOX compliance

risk management

internal audit

external audit

communication to executives

leadership

project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or MIS

CISA/CIA/CPA certification

Tools

SAP

HiBob

Job description

IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe and APAC.
With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.

IREN is seeking an experienced Manager, SOX Complianceto join the SOX team which is responsible for overseeing and strengthening IREN’s global systems and controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and SOX compliance for business and IT processes. With a focus on safeguarding the integrity of our financial systems, as well as support in establishing and maintaining policies and procedures that help monitor an enhance the company's global control environment and support management in the identification of emerging risks, you will collaborate closely with various cross-functional teams to define, assess, and test solutions that enhance our business processes and IT systems and controls within an ever-evolving technology and regulatory landscape.

We have grown substantially since 2019, from our inception in Australia to now having several facilities across North America and being listed on NASDAQ… and we are just getting started! By joining us, you will be contributing to the future of sustainable high-performance compute and the local communities we strive to have a positive impact on.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems or an equivalent field such as Finance.
• Professional certification such as CISA, CIA or CPA.
• 5+ years of experience in SOX compliance, risk management, internal audit or external audit with a focus on business process controls or IT General Controls (ITGCs), including a minimum of 4 years working at a U.S. publicly traded company or a Big Four public accounting firm.
• Experience identifying, designing and testing business and/or IT controls to meet compliance requirements.
• Experience with SOX 404 and the COSO framework.
• Experience leading SOX efforts for systems such as SAP, HiBob, etc.
• Strong business process acumen and knowledge of standard processes and best practice, with direct experience across Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Inventory and Financial Statement Close processes.
• Experience communicating complex technical risks and control concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including executives.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management and organizational skills.
• Highly proficient in MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint and Outlook.

Job responsibilities

• Assist in the end-to-end SOX program, including planning, scoping, risk assessment, maintenance of documentation used in the SOX program (e.g. risk and control matrices, process flow diagrams) controls testing, remediation, and reporting.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and the external audit team to coordinate walkthroughs and control testing.
• Evaluate IT General Controls (ITGCs), automated and manual business process controls, and interfaces in key systems (e.g. SAP, ADP).
• Find opportunities to leverage IT solutions to automate processes and create efficiencies in financial processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with the IT organization teams to ensure alignment on SOX approach, timing, controls reliance, external audit reliance, etc.
• Prepare and provide regular training on SOX and control requirements, risk management, and other relevant areas (e.g. management review controls, IPE procedures, etc.) to educate business process owners and reiterate the importance of compliance.
• Provide guidance and support to control owners if they propose process or system changes (e.g. Implementation of new systems, impact assessment for changes in people, process or technology).
• Monitor and drive timely remediation of control deficiencies and recommend enhancements to strengthen internal controls.
• Stay current on changes in SOX requirements and leading practices, cybersecurity regulations, and IT risk management best practices.

Compensation & Rewards

Competitive salary range, finalized based on experience and impact

Short and long-term incentive programs designed to reward both results and long term company success

Comprehensive extended health and dental coverage to keep you and your family supported

Paid vacation to recharge, travel, or simply enjoy more life outside of work

We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you’re passionate about this role, we want to hear from you — whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!

IREN Limited is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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