Global SOX, and Audit Practice Transformation Manager

Aptiv; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv's Global SOX and Audit Practice Manager leads the Sarbanes-Oxley program and drives data analytics and AI initiatives across Internal Audit. The role interfaces with external auditors and Aptiv's Chief Accounting Officer, guiding governance and testing across jurisdictions.

You will oversee the SOX program, manage controls documentation, and coordinate annual compliance while exploring innovative audit technologies and continuous assurance to enhance risk management and efficiency in a

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years in internal/external audit, risk assurance, or data analytics/AI transformation.
• SOX PMO experience at multinational manufacturing/industrial firm or SOX testing with external audit.
• Deep understanding of SOX 404, ICFR, and ITGC framework.
• Strong PM, cross-functional leadership, data analytics, and written/verbal communication; led multi-country teams.
• CPA or ACA qualification.
• Collaborate and influence across senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and collaboration; comfortable presenting to senior leaders.
• Lead, develop and coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Aptiv's SOX compliance program including internal controls, ITGCs, and audit coordination.
• Plan, coordinate, and review annual SOX compliance lifecycle and testing schedules.
• Maintain risk and control matrices, process narratives, and flowcharts as systems evolve.
• Present program readiness, findings, and deficiencies to senior management and audit committees.
• Lead quarterly SOX 302 certification with senior leadership; conduct periodic SOX training for Finance and Internal Audit.
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies, automated testing, and AI across Internal Audit; define long-term digital audit roadmap.
• Stay current with IIA guidance and coordinate External Quality Audits; redesign core procedures for efficiency.
• Create presentations for Audit Committee and stakeholder groups; manage Internal Audit software and action plans.

Skills

SOX PMO

Data Analytics

AI Transformation

Project Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Communication

Education

CPA

ACA

Job description

Role Summary

The Global SOX and Audit Practice Manager is a key leadership role within the Internal Audit function, with global responsibility for the Sarbanes-Oxley program as well as the implementation of Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence across the Internal Audit group. Reporting to the Vice President, Internal Audit, this role also interfaces with Aptiv's external auditors, Ernst & Young, and Aptiv's Chief Accounting Officer.

YOUR ROLE

• SOX: Oversee Aptiv's Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program, managing internal financial controls, IT General Controls (ITGCs), and audit coordination. * Lead the SOX PMO , ensuring good quality Senior stakeholder Communications
• Program Oversight: Plan, coordinate, and Review execution of the annual SOX compliance lifecycle, including walkthroughs, testing schedules, and status reporting
• Control Documentation: Drive the Business to ensure maintenance of risk and control matrices, process narratives, and flowcharts as business and IT systems evolve. * Audit Liaison: Partner directly with internal audit teams and external audit partners to ensure smooth testing and timely delivery] *
• Executive Reporting: Present program readiness, findings, and deficiency evaluations to senior management and audit committees,
• Maintain and update as necessary the SOX controls framework and testing program, including scoping, application controls and ITGCs *Review deficiencies with audit groups, corporate controller and CFO * Lead the quarterly SOX 302 certification process with senior leadership * Conduct periodic SOX training sessions for global Finance personnel and Internal Audit
• Emerging Audit Technologies adoption: Lead the strategic adoption of emerging technologies, automated testing, and artificial intelligence across an organization's internal audit department. * Drive the long-term vision and roadmap for digital audit transformation, automation, and AI adoption. * Identify and prioritize high-value use cases for Generative AI, agentic workflows, and process automation within the audit lifecycle. * Challenge traditional, sample-based audit methodologies by pioneering full-population testing and continuous auditing techniques. * Act as the internal subject matter expert (SME) on data-driven assurance and AI risk standards (e.g., EU AI Act compliance, NIST AI RMF). * Lead training programs to upskill traditional internal auditors on data literacy and the practical day-to-day use of AI toolsets. Internal Audit Practice Transformation * Review and update global
• Internal Audit methodology in line with latest IIA guidance: Remain current with IIA standards and coordinate periodic External Quality Audits * Redesign core internal audit procedures to boost efficiency, consistency, and strategic value.
• Other * Develop presentations for the Audit Committee and stakeholder groups including Controller's Roundtable, CID and CFO monthly staff meeting * Manage maintenance of global Internal Audit software * Prepare reports and communicate status of Management Action Plans * Assist VP, Internal Audit with development of annual regional and IT audit plans

Your Background

• 5-8+ years of combined experience in internal/external audit, risk assurance, or data analytics/AI transformation-ideally within a large multinational enterprise or Big Four advisory practice.
• Prior experience working as SOX PMO manager at multinational manufacturing/industrial firm, or alternatively experience in SOX testing with external audit firm
• Deep understanding of SOX Section 404 requirements, internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), and ITGC framework
• Strong project management, cross-functional leadership, data analytics, and written/verbal communication skills. Previously led teams of finance and/or audit professionals in a multi-country environment.
• Holds a recognized accounting qualification such as CPA, ACA Leadership Qualities
• Able to collaborate and influence across senior stakeholders, domain experts and business functions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and comfortable presenting to senior leaders in the business
• Ability to lead, develop and coach members of their team and more junior members of the business

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