Director, SOX Advisory & Process Improvement

wimatec MATTES GmbH; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a Director to join our management‑led SOX 360 Program Office. The role acts as a strategic advisor across our global enterprise, translating US GAAP, ICFR, and PCAOB requirements into practical controls and processes for Quote to Cash and other areas.

You will own assigned process areas, lead SOX readiness, collaborate with external auditors, mentor team members, and drive improvements in a fast‑growing environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of audit and accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience supporting a company's SOX program with internal controls.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and PCAOB requirements.
• Experience leading teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to communicate with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional SOX readiness and program maturation.
• Own assigned process areas, document controls and narratives.
• Review processes to identify risks and design controls.
• Ensure up-to-date SOX documentation including flowcharts.
• Partner with business units and auditors to align scope and thresholds.
• Mentor team members and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

SOX

Audit

Public company

Cross-functional

Process improvement

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.

The Experience

Salesforce is seeking a highly effective Director to join our management‑led SOX 360 Program Office. The role 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. It will primarily focus on Quote to Cash End‑to‑End business processes and also support other business process areas as needed. The ideal candidate will combine strong emotional intelligence with independent critical thinking to perform SOX risk assessments, drive cross‑functionality readiness initiatives, and champion process excellence in a fast‑scaling, dynamic environment.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing

• Work cross‑functionally to support a changing SOX landscape and drive process improvement – we are strategic advisors to the company!
• Provide end‑to‑end business knowledge and expertise to assist in SOX readiness activities and SOX program maturation activities.
• Take ownership for all assigned process areas, acquiring a comprehensive grasp of all process activities and controls as well as related company policies and external accounting and reporting guidelines and act as a subject‑matter authority for each assigned area.
• Work with current functional teams within the organization to review current processes and identify risk areas and areas for improvement, design controls to reduce risk and exposure, and evaluate and assess deficiencies.
• Partner with the business to ensure SOX documentation, including flowcharts, narratives, and controls, is up to date, accurate, and properly handled.
• Collaborate with functional teams for compliance to outlined processes and ensure all key controls are performed satisfactorily.
• Work effectively in a dynamic, high‑growth environment, think quickly and creatively, recognize interrelationships early and enable innovation; drive analytics and automation adoption to lean out compliance processes without compromising control effectiveness.
• Own relationships with external auditors on assigned process areas, including coordinating walkthroughs, presenting control fact patterns, and driving alignment on scope and thresholds.
• Mentor and develop team members, providing actionable feedback and growth opportunities.

You're Our Person If…

• 10+ years of related audit & accounting experience, preferably gained in both public accounting and private industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 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 control design and operational efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of key business processes including Quote‑to‑Cash, Order‑to‑Cash, ASC 606 and auditing requirements including PCAOB and US GAAP.
• Familiarity with financial systems as they relate to reviewing and improving internal controls.
• Prior experience leading teams, improving performance, and facilitating skill development through clear, specific feedback.

Even Better If…

• Primary audit experience in the SaaS or Tech industry.
• Consulting or Big 4 experience is preferred.
• Professional certification including CPA and/or CIA.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge on US GAAP topics relevant to a large public company (e.g., close, consolidation, tax, treasury, stock compensation).
• Interest in applying AI and automation to compliance and audit processes.
• A customer service approach to help business process owners navigate the SOX program, especially with non‑accounting partners.
• Ability to quickly develop strong working relationships with internal departments, including those in international locations, IT personnel, and auditors.
• Ability to communicate effectively, influence, and partner with cross‑functional and remote teams.
• A willingness to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement through change.
• Self‑motivated, able to manage change, work under tight deadlines, and thrive in a high‑growth, challenging environment with strong multitasking, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
• Critical thinking self‑starter with strong leadership and project management capabilities, including leading projects through a fast‑paced lifecycle.

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

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