IT SOX Director

JCW; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned IT SOX Director to lead its compliance program. This high-impact role offers the chance to shape IT risk and compliance strategies in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT audit and risk management, with a strong grasp of SOX compliance and control frameworks. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a well-respected organization within the banking sector, ensuring regulatory alignment and enhancing control maturity across IT functions.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT audit, IT risk management, or SOX compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of SOX 404 and relevant control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bank’s IT SOX compliance program and manage ITGCs.
• Collaborate with IT, internal audit, and external auditors for effective control.

Skills

IT audit

IT risk management

SOX compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Professional certifications (CISA, CPA, CIA)

Tools

COBIT

NIST

ISO

Job description

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JCW Search is partnering with a well-established regional bank that is expanding its internal controls function and looking to hire a seasoned IT SOX Director. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to shape the future of IT risk and compliance at an institution with a strong community presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the bank’s IT SOX compliance program, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and internal policies
• Oversee testing of IT general controls (ITGCs), automated controls, and review of SOC1/SOC2 reports
• Collaborate closely with IT, internal audit, risk management, and external auditors to ensure accurate scoping, documentation, and execution
• Identify control gaps, drive remediation efforts, and implement control enhancements
• Deliver clear and concise reporting to executive leadership on control effectiveness and risk exposure
• Provide strategic input to improve SOX readiness and control maturity across IT functions

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT audit, IT risk management, or SOX compliance
• In-depth knowledge of SOX 404, ITGCs, and relevant control frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, or ISO
• Prior experience in the banking or broader financial services sector strongly preferred
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CPA, or CIA are a plus

Tom Meberg works with Audit Professionals for leading companies across the country. For more information, please reach Tom at [e-mail]

We aim to be an equal opportunity recruiter, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Information Technology

Industries

• Banking and Financial Services

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