Director, SOX Advisory & Process Improvement

Salesforce; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a highly effective Director to join our management-led SOX 360 Program Office. This multifaceted leader will translate deep technical knowledge (US GAAP, ICFR, and PCAOB auditing requirements) into practical, modern business solutions, focusing on Quote to Cash end-to-end processes and supporting other areas as needed.

The candidate will combine emotional intelligence with independent critical thinking to drive SOX readiness initiatives, champion process excellence, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related audit & accounting experience in public accounting and private industry.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring with clear feedback.
• Strong knowledge of SOX, internal controls, and external reporting standards.
• Solid understanding of Quote-to-Cash, Order-to-Cash, ASC 606 and US GAAP concepts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor on a fast-evolving SOX landscape, shaping process improvements.
• Own SOX readiness and program maturation end-to-end, applying deep business knowledge.
• Lead your team as the authority for assigned process areas—controls, policies, and reporting.
• Partner across the business to spot risk early and redesign controls to reduce exposure.
• Keep SOX documentation audit-ready and the single source of truth for your areas.
• Drive automation and analytics adoption to streamline compliance while maintaining controls.
• Manage the external auditor relationship and present control patterns and scope.

Skills

SOX leadership

Audit & accounting experience

Team leadership

US GAAP knowledge

PCAOB knowledge

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Job Category

Finance

Job Details

About Salesforce

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The Experience

Salesforce is seeking a highly effective Director to join our management-led SOX 360 Program Office. This multifaceted leader will act as a strategic advisor across our global enterprise, translating deep technical knowledge (US GAAP, ICFR, and PCAOB auditing requirements) into practical, modern business solutions. This role will primarily focus on the Quote to Cash End-to-End business processes and will also support other business process areas as needed. The ideal candidate will combine strong emotional intelligence with independent critical thinking to drive cross-functional SOX readiness initiatives and champion process excellence in a fast-scaling, dynamic environment.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the business on a fast-evolving SOX landscape, shaping process improvements that keep pace with company growth


• Own SOX readiness and program maturation end-to-end, bringing deep business knowledge to bear on how the program evolves


• Lead your team as the subject matter authority for your assigned process areas - owning the controls, policies, and external reporting standards that govern them


• Partner across the business to spot risk early, redesign controls that reduce exposure, and assess deficiencies before they become surprises


• Keep SOX documentation (flowcharts, narratives, controls) audit-ready and accurate as the single source of truth for your areas


• Drive automation and analytics adoption to lean out compliance work without reducing control effectiveness


• Own the external auditor relationship for your areas: run walkthroughs, present control fact patterns, and align on scope and thresholds


• Mentor and grow your team, delivering the kind of direct, actionable feedback that builds future leaders

You're Our Person If...

• 10+ years of related audit & accounting experience preferably gained in both public accounting and private industry


• Prior experience leading teams, including improving and reinforcing performance in others and facilitating their skill development by providing clear, specific performance feedback


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other finance related degree or equivalent experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the Core Competencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)


• Previous experience supporting a company's SOX program and crafting and implementing a system of internal controls, large-scale management-led SOX organization


• Strong background in public company SOX compliance requirements, accounting, and finance processes, including a solid understanding of the concepts of control design and operational efficiency


• Strong knowledge/experience with key business processes including Quote-to-Cash, Order-to-Cash, ASC 606 and auditing requirements including Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) requirements and US GAAP


• Familiarity with financial systems as they relate to reviewing and improving internal controls

Even Better If...

• Primary audit experience in the SaaS or Tech industry


• Consulting/ Big 4 experience is preferred


• Professional certification including CPA and/or CIA


• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including US GAAP topics relevant to a large public company (close and consolidation, tax, treasury, stock compensation, etc.)


• Interest in or experience applying AI and automation to compliance and audit processes

This role is hybrid and goes into the office 3 days per week.

Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you'll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best , and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best . Together, we'll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love.