IT SOX Compliance Senior Manager

Penumbra, Inc.; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous vacation and paid sick leave

Job summary

Penumbra, Inc. in Alameda, California is seeking an IT SOX Compliance Senior Manager to oversee the IT SOX compliance program. The role involves leading compliance efforts, collaborating with teams to address IT risks, and training on SOX expectations.

The candidate should possess a bachelor's degree and have over 8 years of relevant experience, with preferred certifications like CISA or CPA. A competitive salary ranging from $165,000 to $230,000 is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in IT SOX compliance, Information Security or IT Risk Management.
• CISA, CIA, or CPA certification is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IT SOX compliance program and manage day-to-day operations.
• Oversee IT risk assessments and ensure alignment with financial reporting risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks.

Skills

IT SOX compliance

Information Security

IT Risk Management

SAP Security

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or information systems

Tools

SAP

GRC platforms

Job description

General Summary

The IT SOX Compliance Senior Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that the Company’s IT environment maintains strong internal controls. This role is responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of the IT SOX compliance program as well as partnering with cross functional teams to mitigate risks.

This position requires working onsite in Alameda, California 80% of the time.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic leadership, oversight, and day‑to‑day management of the IT SOX compliance program.
• Oversee IT risk assessment and scoping process to ensure alignment with financial reporting risks.
• Review control documentation and collaborate with control owners to ensure execution of processes and documentation are adequate.
• Partner with internal audit, external audit, and control owners to coordinate ITGC and ITAC control testing and timely resolution of control related matters.
• Support new systems implementations and technology changes to ensure SOX requirements are incorporated.
• Provide training and guidance to IT control owners on SOX expectations, documentation standards, and audit readiness.
• Identify opportunities to improve the sox program through automation, metrics, tools, and process improvements.
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Understand relevant security, privacy, and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company.
• Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned.

Note: Items marked with * indicate essential functions of the role.

Position Qualifications

Minimum education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or information systems, with 8+ years' experience in IT SOX compliance, Information Security or IT Risk Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CISA, CIA, or CPA certification is strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of SOX 404, ITGCs, ITACs, and COSO‑based internal control frameworks.
• Expertise in SAP environments, including knowledge of SAP Security and Basis.
• Experience evaluating technology risk within a Big 4 public accounting firm preferred.
• Experience implementing or managing GRC platforms.
• Technical understanding of IT operations including cloud security architectures, DevOps practices, and complex logical access management.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills.

Working Conditions

• General office environment.
• Willingness and ability to work on site in Alameda, CA.
• May have business travel from 0-5%.
• Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to move between buildings and floors.
• Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day.
• Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.
• Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

Annual Base Salary Range

$165,000 - $230,000.

We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

What We Offer

• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
• The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.
• A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long‑term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.

For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.