Financial Risk Management - Manager, SOX Advisory (Business Process)

Uber Technologies Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Equity award

401(k) plan

Benefits

Job summary

Uber Technologies Inc. in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Manager within the Financial Risk Management Advisory team to lead SOX readiness, control design, and risk governance for a global, highly regulated business.

You will mentor junior staff, partner with internal and external audit teams, and drive process improvements using analytics and AI to strengthen risk oversight and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in SOX, internal audit, or public accounting (Big 4 a plus).
• CPA, CA, CIA, CISA or equivalent is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead SOX readiness assessments and drive control scoping.
• Evaluate ICFR design, map assertions to controls, and monitor effectiveness.
• Mentor and develop junior team members; provide feedback and growth opportunities.
• Serve as primary liaison to business process owners and audit teams.
• Promote risk awareness and facilitate training across business areas.
• Identify and remediate control deficiencies with action plans and follow-up.
• Drive process improvements via automation and data analytics.
• Prepare and present status reports on SOX compliance and risk to FRM leadership.
• Stay updated on SOX, PCAOB standards and SEC guidance.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

AI / Digital transformation

Business acumen

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

About the Role

At Uber, we're not just moving people and things; we're building a global business grounded in integrity. Our Financial Risk Management (FRM) Advisory team is the backbone of that integrity, ensuring our financial reporting is accurate, trustworthy, and compliant with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).

As a Manager on this team, you'll be on the front lines, safeguarding our financial data and helping us navigate the complexities of a dynamic, global company. This isn't just about checking boxes—it's about asking the right questions, acting with conviction, and boldly improving our processes to drive meaningful outcomes and maintain the trust of our stakeholders.

What You'll Do - FRM Advisory Manager- Business Process

• Strategic Risk Advisory & Governance: Serve as the lead advisor to business process owners in the orchestration and maintenance of a robust internal control environment. This includes leading SOX readiness assessments, driving initial control scoping, and championing the integration of risk management principles—including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance—throughout the end-to-end project lifecycle to ensure risk mitigation is embedded into business operations by design.
• Control Evaluation and Monitoring: Lead end-to-end SOX readiness evaluations of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial disclosures. This responsibility entails executing risk assessments, assessing the design of controls, mapping key financial statement assertions to control activities, and monitoring the effectiveness of controls.
• Team Leadership and Development:Lead, mentor, and develop junior team members your direct reports, fostering a culture of collaboration, strong feedback, accountability, and professional growth. This includes reviewing work products, delivering constructive feedback, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a primary liaison to key stakeholders, including business process owners, as well as internal and external audit teams. Cultivate and maintain professional relationships to facilitate effective communication and alignment on program objectives.
• Risk Awareness and Enablement:Serve as a subject matter expert in promoting risk awareness across designated business areas. This can be done by facilitating high-level training sessions that translate complex FRM concepts into actionable knowledge, ensuring process owners understand the strategic importance of risk identification and the value of a robust control environment.
• Deficiency Management and Remediation: Assist in the process for identifying and evaluating control deficiencies. Investigate root causes, partner with business units to ensure corrective action plans are appropriate, and monitor remediation efforts through to successful completion.
• Process Enhancements and Optimization: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the organization. Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of compliance activities through control optimization, process automation, and the application of data analytics or AI.
• Reporting and Analysis:Prepare and present regular reports to key stakeholders and FRM leadership on the status of SOX compliance, key risks, and control effectiveness for related areas. These communications will articulate the purpose and status of risks related to key initiatives, such as, but not limited to, SOX compliance. This reporting will provide actionable insights that strengthen the organization's risk posture and operational resilience.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of changes in SOX and other related regulations and best practices, and ensure the company's compliance program is updated accordingly. This includes monitoring changes to PCAOB auditing standards and SEC guidance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in SOX, internal audit, or public accounting (Big 4 experience is a plus).
• CPA, CA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certification is highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate should possess the following additional skills:

• Exceptional Communication: The ability to distill complex financial concepts for any audience, from engineers to executives. You can articulate risk in a way that is clear, concise, and compelling.
• A Sharp, Analytical Mind: Drive and curiosity to dig into details, connecting the dots between processes, and solving complex puzzles. Solving problems with critical thinking and a meticulous eye for detail.
• Adaptability and Resilience: A flexible mindset that is comfortable navigating ambiguity and thriving in Uber's fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
• Digital Transformation & AI Innovation:A digital-first mindset dedicated to identifying automation opportunities and leveraging emerging AI technologies to scale organizational impact.Proven ability to identify automation opportunities and leverage emerging AI technologies to enhance risk oversight.
• Strong Business Acumen: A genuine curiosity about how Uber's business operates and the ability to connect the dots between internal controls and our broader strategic goals.
• Unwavering Integrity: A deep commitment to doing the right thing, with the courage to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and ethical judgment.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $150,000 per year - USD $167,000 per year.

You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits.

Ready to Ride?

This isn't the kind of place where you follow a playbook — it's where you help write one. If you're driven by impact, energized by challenge, and ready to shape how the world moves — we'd love to hear from you.

You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits.

Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence. Ask your Recruiter for details about this role's requirements.

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