Director, SOX & Internal Controls

Vaco Recruiter Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Technology Firm is seeking a Director of SOX & Internal Controls (remote, East Coast–must be on East Coast). You will lead SOX 404, strengthen internal controls, and drive risk management across the organization.

The role requires extensive experience in governance, compliance, and process improvements, with leadership responsibility for teams and collaboration with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in Accounting/Finance/Business or related field.
• CPA, CIA or CISA certifications preferred.
• 15+ years in SOX, internal controls, audit, compliance or risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead SOX 404 implementation program including scoping, risk, controls, and testing.
• Oversee internal controls and risk management initiatives across the organization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen governance and control environment.
• Design, implement and monitor control frameworks across functions.
• Prepare summaries and reports for leadership on compliance matters.
• Support remediation efforts and monitor trends and action items.

Skills

SOX

Internal controls

Risk management

Auditing

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA

CIA/CISA

Job description

Company: Technology Firm

Role: Director, SOX & Internal Controls

Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 + bonus

Location: Remote (must be East Coast)

About the Role:

Our client, a global technology firm, is seeking a Director of SOX & Internal Controls to join their team.

Seeking an experienced leader to oversee and spearhead internal controls, SOX compliance initiatives, and risk management activities across the organization. This role will work closely with stakeholders across multiple functions to strengthen processes, improve governance, and support a strong control environment.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of SOX, internal controls, audit, and operational experience, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution in a dynamic business environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead SOX 404 implementation program including scoping, risk, controls, and testing
• Lead initiatives focused on evaluating and enhancing internal controls and business processes
• Identify operational, financial, and compliance risks and recommend practical solutions to mitigate them
• Support the design, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of control frameworks across the organization
• Assess the effectiveness of existing processes and recommend opportunities for improvement

• Help maintain compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards
• Partner with stakeholders to develop and document policies, procedures, and control activities
• Monitor compliance-related activities and support remediation efforts when needed
• Provide guidance on SOX risk, governance, and control considerations for new business initiatives

• Collaborate with teams across finance, operations, technology, and other business functions to strengthen controls and improve business processes
• Support process improvement efforts related to systems, workflows, and data management

• Oversee assessments, reviews, and testing activities related to internal controls and risk management
• Prepare summaries, analyses, and reports for leadership regarding compliance and control matters
• Monitor trends, findings, and action items to support continuous improvement
• Assist with internal and external review processes as required for SOX scoping and testing

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• CPA, CIA or CISA certifications highly preferred

• 15+ years’ experience in SOX, internal controls, audit, compliance, risk management, or related functions
• Demonstrated experience leading initiatives focused on governance, compliance, or process improvement
• Prior leadership experience managing teams and working with senior stakeholders
• Experience operating in a complex or rapidly evolving business environment is preferred

• Strong understanding of risk management and internal control concepts
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional initiatives
• Comfortable balancing strategic priorities with hands-on execution
• Strong project management and process improvement capabilities

• Experience supporting organizational growth and scalable process development