IT SOX Controls Leader – Compliance & Risk

Southern Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual incentive awards

Health, welfare and retirement"

Job summary

Southern Company is seeking a senior IT controls professional to lead SOX-related activities and governance. You will evaluate IT controls, coordinate risk assessments, and partner with audit teams to ensure accurate certification for financial reporting.

The role emphasizes collaboration, process improvement, and strong communication. You will guide teams, document deficiencies, and drive remediation plans while maintaining alignment with company culture and controls standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• CISA/CRISC or related certifications preferred.
• Minimum six years’ experience in financial applications support, technology risk, or compliance.
• Strong SOX/internal control knowledge and evidence standards.
• Ability to assess risk and control impact for financial applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to support SOX compliance, including IT-related controls.
• Oversee annual SOX risk assessment, scoping, and planning for IT controls.
• Evaluate design and effectiveness of IT-related controls and reporting controls.
• Document SOX control deficiencies, root cause, and remediation plans.
• Manage quarterly/annual IT control certifications and SOC/SSA E18 assessments.
• Assess new or changed applications for SOX impact and lead implementation efforts.
• Build relationships with control owners, internal/external auditors, and teams.
• Identify innovative solutions to improve controls testing efficiency.
• Develop and coach direct reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Security / Information Systems / Accounting

Tools

Oracle products

Workiva

Job description

Southern Company is seeking a senior IT controls professional to lead SOX-related activities and governance. You will evaluate IT controls, coordinate risk assessments, and partner with audit teams to ensure accurate certification for financial reporting.

The role emphasizes collaboration, process improvement, and strong communication. You will guide teams, document deficiencies, and drive remediation plans while maintaining alignment with company culture and controls standards.