FET Manager - SOX Program Management Office

Vistra Corp.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corp. is seeking a Finance Enablement & Transformation Manager, SOX PMO to lead the enterprise-wide SOX compliance program across Finance, Technology, Internal Audit, and External Audit stakeholders.

The role emphasizes planning, execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the annual SOX program cycle. The candidate should bring 7–10 years of relevant experience, familiarity with COSO and PCAOB standards, and hands-on work with GRC tools to drive efficiency gains through control

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field.
• 7–10 years in Accounting, Audit, IT Audit, or related field.
• Familiarity with COSO and PCAOB standards.
• Experience with GRC tools such as AuditBoard, Workiva, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance transformation initiatives from planning through execution.
• Drive process improvement, standardization, and operating model maturity to improve organization efficiency and scale.
• Enable stronger Finance data, reporting, and insights.
• Support Finance technology enablement and business adoption.
• Strengthen governance, controls, and risk management within transformation efforts.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Internal control concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field

Tools

AuditBoard

Workiva

Job description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available.

Job Summary

The Finance Enablement & Transformation Manager, SOX PMO, manages the enterprise-wide Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program. The primary objective for this role is to effectively coordinate and communicate across Finance, Technology, Internal Audit, and External Audit stakeholders to ensure program milestones are met timely. This role will be responsible for ensuring effective and efficient planning, execution, monitoring and continuous improvement of the annual SOX program compliance cycle.

Job Description

• Lead Finance transformation initiatives from planning through execution
• Drive process improvement, standardization, and operating model maturity to improve organization efficiency and scale
• Enable stronger Finance data, reporting, and insights
• Support Finance technology enablement and business adoption
• Strengthen governance, controls, and risk management within transformation efforts

Role Specific Accountabilities

• Manage the end-to-end execution of the annual SOX compliance program, ensuring key milestones are completed on time
• Monitor program progress, identify risks and dependencies, proactively addressing issues impacting program executionCoordinate identification, assessment, and reporting of control deficiencies
• Develop and maintain SOX program dashboards, metrics, and executive reporting
• Partner with SOX stakeholders to achieve SOX efficiency gains through control rationalization, automation, and AI
• Facilitate SOX program meetings and governance forums

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field

Experience:

• 7-10 years in Accounting, Audit, IT Audit, or related field
• Experience in publicly traded companies subject to SOX
• Familiarity with relevant COSO and PCAOB standards
• Experience with GRC tools (e.g., AuditBoard, Workiva, etc.)

Skills:

• Strong project management capabilities, managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Strong leadership, problem solving and communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of internal control concepts

Core Competencies / Key Metrics

• People Leadership & Talent Development: builds and develops high-performing teams, creating an inclusive and engagement team environment
• Executive Communication & Influence: communicates complex ideas clearly to senior leadership, influencing decision-making and driving alignment
• Continuous Learning & Innovation Mindset: stays informed on emerging trends in Finance, technology, and data, seeking opportunities to challenge the status quo and introduce ideas to progress transformation efforts
• Change Management & Adoption: champions change and leads through ambiguity, managing resistance and stakeholder concerns
• Data & Analytics Enablement: leverages data to model decision-making and the formation of recommendations, using data to measure success

Job Family

Accounting

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

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