Director SOX Strategy & Process Excellence

Salesforce; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a Director to join the management-led SOX 360 Program Office. This role will act as a strategic advisor across the global enterprise, focusing on Quote to Cash End-to-End processes and leading cross-functional SOX readiness initiatives in a fast-scaling environment.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in audit and accounting, strong team leadership, and deep knowledge of US GAAP, ICFR, and PCAOB standards. Hybrid work is available with 3 days in the office each week.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the business on a fast-evolving SOX landscape
• Own SOX readiness and program maturation end-to-end
• 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

Skills

SOX Compliance

Audit & Accounting

Leadership

Process Improvement

US GAAP

PCAOB

ICFR

Cross-functional

Financial Controls

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Salesforce is seeking a Director to join the management-led SOX 360 Program Office. This role will act as a strategic advisor across the global enterprise, focusing on Quote to Cash End-to-End processes and leading cross-functional SOX readiness initiatives in a fast-scaling environment.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in audit and accounting, strong team leadership, and deep knowledge of US GAAP, ICFR, and PCAOB standards. Hybrid work is available with 3 days in the office each week.