Business SOX Program Lead

Moloco; Edison (CA); On-site; USD 139,121 - 192,119; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Job summary

Moloco is looking for a SOX Lead to manage and develop the SOX program, ensuring compliance and effective controls across financial reporting. This hands-on role requires a solid background in SOX/internal audit, particularly in a tech environment.

The ideal candidate will have 10-12+ years of experience and possess skills in risk assessment and financial reporting processes. Join a high-growth company and make a significant impact on our controls environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in building audit/controls programs from scratch.
• Hands-on execution appetite in high-growth environments.
• Ability to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Design the end-to-end SOX compliance program.
• Implement and operate the SOX compliance program.
• Lead risk assessments across global operations.

Skills

SOX Compliance

Risk-based auditing

Executive presence

Understanding of COSO and PCAOB standards

Education

10-12+ years in SOX/internal audit

IT / Systems related qualifications

Job description

About Moloco

Moloco builds some of the most powerful AI advertising solutions in the world. Our name - short for machine learning company - reflects our core mission: democratizing access to the advanced AI that has historically been reserved for tech giants. Led by machine learning pioneers who built some of the most successful ad systems at Google, including YouTube's monetization engine and key search advertising technologies, we are transforming how businesses grow and compete in the digital economy. Built with AI from day one, Moloco's planet-scale machine learning platform powers a suite of solutions for advertising growth and monetization. Moloco Ads is an AI-powered platform that delivers real business outcomes for mobile app marketers through performance-based user acquisition. Moloco Commerce Media enables retailers and marketplaces to build revenue-generating ad businesses that balance user experience and advertiser performance. Moloco is headquartered in Silicon Valley, with offices in Seattle, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Beijing, Singapore, Gurgaon, Tokyo, Shanghai, London, Tel Aviv, and Berlin.

The Impact You’ll Be Contributing to Moloco

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SOX Lead to support the development and management of the SOX program for Moloco. This role will report to the Head of Audit and SOX and will focus on building out the SOX program with a focus on business process controls and help the company mature its controls environment. You will shape the foundation and future of the SOX program and have visibility with Leadership. We are seeking someone who thrives in a hands-on, high-growth environment while building scalable processes that meet public company standards.

The Opportunity

SOX Compliance (IPO Readiness & Execution)

• Partner with the Head of Audit and SOX to design the end-to-end SOX compliance program, with a strong emphasis on business process controls across the financial reporting cycle
• Independently implement and operate the SOX compliance program, driving accountability across process owners in Finance and Accounting
• Lead risk assessments and financial reporting scoping across global operations, identifying key accounts, significant processes, and relevant risks to ICFR
• Partner with the IT SOX Program Lead to collaboratively build a joint understanding of the overall control environment
• Provide control design advisory to business teams - including Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report, and Financial Close - supporting them in designing and maturing effective process-level controls
• Evaluate and document key business process controls, including manual controls, management review controls, and financial statement close controls
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Revenue Operations, and Procurement to embed scalable internal controls into fast-moving business operations
• Establish a controls-conscious culture with process owners and business teams across a product-led, high-growth organization
• Manage co-sourced partners and external advisors to execute SOX program deliverables, including walkthroughs, control testing, and remediation tracking
• Develop and implement internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), ensuring alignment with COSO framework principles and PCAOB standards
• Drive timely remediation of control deficiencies, including documentation of root cause, management action plans, and re-testing

How Do I Know if the Role is Right for Me?

• 10-12+ years in SOX/internal audit, ideally with a blend of Big 4 and in-house at public or newly public tech companies
• Demonstrated ability to building audit/controls programs from scratch
• Willingness to have hands-on execution appetite in a lean, pre-IPO setting
• Strong understanding of COSO, PCAOB, ITGCs, and risk-based auditing
• Executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders
• Experience navigating complex data environments and interfacing with engineering/tech teams
• Familiarity with adtech, machine learning, and data-intensive platforms is a plus
• IT / Systems related qualifications are a plus

Compensation & Benefits

U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and well-being benefits and perks.

U.S.-based employees also receive up to 12 scheduled paid holidays per calendar year and one Thrive Day off per quarter. Additionally, all employees have Flexible Time Off (FTO).

The successful candidate may be eligible for a bonus and equity awards. Eligibility and amounts are determined by performance and the terms of the applicable plans.

• Region A (Menlo Park Office, New York Office, SF Bay Area, New York Metro Area): $168,000 - $232,000 USD
• Region B (Seattle Office, Seattle, Los Angeles/Orange County, San Diego, Austin, Boston, Washington DC Metro Area, Miami): $152,800 - $211,210 USD
• Region C (All other U.S. locations): $139,121 - $192,119 USD

Moloco Thrive: Benefits and Well-Being

We take care of you and create the conditions for you to do the best work of your career. Through a lens of inclusion, we offer innovative benefits that empower our employees to take care of themselves and their families so they can do the best work of their lives.

Moloco Values

• Lead with Humility: Everyone's voice is respected, valued, and heard. With humility, we become more open and accessible to each other. We win, lose, and learn together. Accountability and feedback are essential to our success.
• Uncapped Growth Mindset: We see all situations as opportunities to learn, grow, and improve as individuals and as an organization. We seek diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and promote experimentation to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
• Create Real Value: We pursue the most impactful opportunities with rigor and integrity. We take intelligent risks and make disciplined trade-offs to maintain deep focus. We help our customers win by delivering durable value.
• Go Further Together: We're one team working towards one mission and vision. We collaborate proactively and inclusively, involving the right people at the right time and in the right way. We strive to create a more equitable workplace. We won't let each other fail.

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