Global SOX & Internal Controls Leader

Ares Management Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + Rx

Dental & Vision

401(k)

HSA

EAP

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Ares Management Corporation seeks an experienced SOX Program Lead within Internal Audit to independently assess our governance, risk management, and controls environment across multiple jurisdictions. The role focuses on SOX 404 compliance for global operations, coordinating with external auditors and senior management.

You will oversee planning, testing, issue remediation, and control documentation, while promoting a risk-aware culture and leading process improvements.

Qualifications

• Subject matter expertise in auditing, compliance, and risk management concepts (e.g., risk assessment/prioritization, process & internal controls, root cause analysis)
• Understanding of the operation of financial markets, financial instruments and strategies.
• 10 years of internal audit experience in the Financial Services Industry, focused on SOX and Internal Control.
• Strong managerial skills, written and verbal communication skills, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic/ self-motivated/ strong interest in learning/ effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability.
• Related certifications (CPA, CA, CIA or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise the execution of SOX 404
• Optimize the SOX program globally. Assess global control requirements across jurisdictions and businesses to drive a common control approach
• Ensure effective compliance with SOX regulation. Lead annual planning, design walkthroughs, testing, remediation, and certifications
• Advise business in development and maintenance of control documentation and issue remediation
• Provide timely communication with key stakeholders, including internal stakeholders, external auditors, and audit committees
• Lead quarterly risk and fraud assessments to support quarterly audit plans

Skills

Auditing

Compliance

Risk management

SOX

Internal controls

Financial markets

Financial instruments

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

CPA/CA/CIA or similar

Job description

Ares Management Corporation seeks an experienced SOX Program Lead within Internal Audit to independently assess our governance, risk management, and controls environment across multiple jurisdictions. The role focuses on SOX 404 compliance for global operations, coordinating with external auditors and senior management.

You will oversee planning, testing, issue remediation, and control documentation, while promoting a risk-aware culture and leading process improvements.