IT SOX Controls Leader, Analytics & Risk Oversight

General Mills, Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. is seeking an experienced IT SOX Governance lead to manage the worldwide IT controls testing program for external financial reporting.

You will drive risk assessments, develop control strategies, and coordinate with the external auditor to ensure an effective control environment. You will lead a team across IT, Internal Audit, and Finance, overseeing testing and coaching while leveraging Workiva, Tableau, and AI to improve efficiency and insights.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Information Systems, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years IT audit experience, including Big 4 firm.
• Strong knowledge of IT audit techniques and IT control domains, including change management, SDLC, information security, and IT operations.
• Strong understanding of IT risk management frameworks and requirements, including SOX, COBIT, and COSO.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and positively influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work on schedule.
• Ability to lead change, work effectively across functions, and learn quickly.
• Strong business partnership skills, including sound judgment, openness to diverse perspectives, and constructive collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual IT SOX risk assessment and mitigate risks with internal controls.
• Own the annual IT SOX controls strategy and testing process, including review of test work and deficiency evaluation in Workiva.
• Oversee the IT controls testing team with coaching and development support.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through analytics, automation, and monitoring using Workiva, AI, Tableau, and other tools.
• Build strong relationships with business partners and influence IT to improve control design and operation.
• Collaborate with IT to design and implement IT general controls for new systems and SaaS solutions.
• Coordinate with the external auditor on IT controls testing and act as primary client contact for SOX IT controls.
• Consult with IT personnel to address external audit findings promptly.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in IT internal controls.

Skills

IT audit

SOX/COBIT/COSO

Change management

SDLC

Info security

IT operations

Stakeholder communication

Education

B.S. in Information Systems

Tools

Workiva

Alteryx

Tableau

SAP

Workday

Job description

General Mills, Inc. is seeking an experienced IT SOX Governance lead to manage the worldwide IT controls testing program for external financial reporting.

You will drive risk assessments, develop control strategies, and coordinate with the external auditor to ensure an effective control environment. You will lead a team across IT, Internal Audit, and Finance, overseeing testing and coaching while leveraging Workiva, Tableau, and AI to improve efficiency and insights.