GRC Technical Lead

Akaasa Technologies; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Akaasa Technologies in New York, NY is seeking a GRC Tech Lead to manage AuditBoard modules (SOXHUB, OpsAudit, RiskOversight) and strengthen the company’s risk controls. You will guide configuration, access, and migrations while driving cross-functional improvements across IT, Risk, and Compliance teams.

The role focuses on ERP controls for SAP/Oracle/NetSuite, data analytics with Power BI/Tableau/Excel, and delivering actionable governance reporting to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Proven experience supporting public company SOX 404 compliance programs.
• Hands-on experience with AuditBoard (SOXHUB, OpsAudit, RiskOversight).
• Strong knowledge of IT general controls (ITGC) and ERP controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration, customization, and administration of AuditBoard modules (SOXHUB, OpsAudit, RiskOversight).
• Manage module access and environment changes, addressing migration limitations from Test to Production.
• Support SOX 404 compliance programs using AuditBoard and related platforms.
• Collaborate with IT, Risk, Compliance, and business units to optimize GRC workflows and automate controls testing.
• Oversee ERP controls for SAP, Oracle, and NetSuite with GRC integration.
• Utilize data analytics tools to analyze control effectiveness and support reporting.
• Provide leadership and governance for the AuditBoard platform ensuring integrity and performance.
• Drive process improvements and automation to enhance risk advisory capabilities.
• Communicate status and remediation efforts to executive leadership.
• Coordinate platform upgrades with AuditBoard vendor and internal teams.

Skills

GRC knowledge

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Accounting/Finance

Tools

AuditBoard

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Job Details

• Sox 404
• Risk Control
• Data Analytics tools
• Power BI or Tableau
• AuditBoard

Summary

GRC Tech Lead

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid), Local Candidates only

Duration: 9 Months +

We are seeking a highly skilled GRC Tech Lead with a strong focus on AuditBoard to join our team. The successful candidate will have extensive experience supporting/managing audit technology platforms.

You will lead the configuration and governance of AuditBoard modules, drive process improvements, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance our risk and compliance posture.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the configuration, customization, and administration of the AuditBoard platform, including SOXHUB, OpsAudit, and RiskOversight modules.
• Manage module-level access and manual environment changes within AuditBoard, addressing the platform's limitations around configuration migration from Test to Production.
• Support and enhance public company SOX 404 compliance programs through effective use of AuditBoard and related audit technology platforms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Risk, Compliance, and business units to optimize GRC workflows, automate controls testing, and improve audit efficiency.
• Oversee ERP controls for systems such as SAP, Oracle, and NetSuite, ensuring integration with GRC processes.
• Utilize data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, advanced Excel) to analyze control effectiveness, generate insights, and support audit reporting.
• Provide technical leadership and governance for the AuditBoard platform, ensuring system integrity, performance, and compliance.
• Drive continuous process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance risk advisory capabilities.
• Communicate effectively with executive leadership, delivering clear and concise reporting on GRC program status, risks, and remediation efforts.
• Coordinate with AuditBoard vendor support and internal teams for platform upgrades, issue resolution, and enhancements.

Required Technical and Domain Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience supporting public company SOX 404 compliance programs.
• Hands-on experience implementing or managing audit technology platforms, specifically AuditBoard (SOXHUB, OpsAudit, RiskOversight).
• Strong knowledge of operational auditing and Risk Control Matrix (RCM) development.
• Expertise in ERP controls for SAP, Oracle, and NetSuite.
• Solid understanding of IT General Controls (ITGC).
• Proficiency with data analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or advanced Excel.
• Familiarity with GRC frameworks and regulatory standards