IT SOX Manager

Atlas Sand; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking an IT SOX Manager to lead and strengthen our ITSOX program, partnering with IT, Accounting, Internal Audit and external auditors to ensure effective internal controls over financial reporting.

You will drive scoping, testing, evidence collection, remediation, and documentation, while mentoring control owners and advancing the maturity of the IT controls environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of SOX, ITGCs, and COSO framework.
• Understanding of how IT controls support ICFR.
• Experience with IT environments, including applications and databases.
• SDLC controls related to development, testing, change management, and implementation.
• Excellent communication and ability to work across IT, Accounting, Audit.
• 4–7 years in IT audit/compliance or related field; public company SOX preferred.
• Hands-on experience supporting SOX ITGC testing and IT audits.
• 3–5 years of end-to-end audit experience (planning to follow-up).
• Experience with SDLC controls and remediation efforts.
• Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IT SOX program including scoping, planning, walkthroughs, testing, and reporting.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of IT General Controls and application controls.
• Conduct end-to-end IT audit activities: risk assessment, control testing, issue identification, remediation.
• Maintain SOX documentation: control matrices, narratives, flowcharts, testing workpapers.
• Partner with IT control owners to collect evidence and address questions.
• Identify control gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen IT controls.
• Track remediation activities with control owners and document results.
• Support Internal Audit and external auditors with requests and walkthroughs.
• Prepare SOX status reports and dashboards for IT leadership.
• Develop training/guidance on SOX responsibilities and control requirements.

Skills

SOX/ITGC knowledge

COSO framework

ICFR understanding

SDLC controls

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

IT risk assessment

Audit leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/computer science or related

Tools

Jira

AuditBoard

Archer

Okta / Entra ID

Azure AD

ITIL

Job description

Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE: AESI) is a leading solutions provider to the energy industry. Atlas’ portfolio of offerings includes oilfield logistics, distributed power systems, and the largest proppant supply network in the Permian Basin. With a focus on leveraging technology, automation, and remote operations to enhance efficiencies, Atlas is centered around a core mission of improving human beings’ access to hydrocarbons that power our lives and, by doing so, maximizing value creation for our shareholders.

We’re very excited about what we see in front of us, and we think you will be too – so come join our team and contribute to our growth!

How You Will Make an Impact:

Atlas Energy Solutions is seeking an IT SOX Manager to support and strengthen our Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) IT General Controls (ITGC) compliance program.

This individual contributor role will own key aspects of the IT SOX program, including control assessments, testing, documentation, risk identification, and remediation. The IT SOX Manager will work closely with IT, Accounting, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure that in-scope systems and processes support effective internal controls over financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of the IT SOX program, including scoping, planning, walkthroughs, testing, and reporting.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT General Controls and relevant application controls.
• Perform end-to-end IT audit activities, including risk assessment, control testing, issue identification, and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate SOX documentation, including control matrices, process narratives, flowcharts, and testing workpapers.
• Partner with IT control owners to understand processes, collect evidence, address questions, and resolve control issues.
• Identify control deficiencies and recommend practical improvements to strengthen the overall IT control environment.
• Track remediation activities and work with control owners to ensure identified issues are appropriately addressed and documented.
• Support Internal Audit and external auditors by coordinating requests, facilitating walkthroughs, and providing supporting documentation.
• Prepare SOX status reports, dashboards, and updates for IT leadership and other stakeholders.
• Support IT risk assessments and evaluate changes to systems, applications, and processes that may impact SOX controls.
• Develop training and guidance to help IT control owners understand their SOX responsibilities and control requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that increase the efficiency and maturity of the IT SOX program.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of SOX, IT General Controls (ITGCs), and the COSO framework.
• Understanding of how IT controls support internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Working knowledge of IT environments, including applications, databases, operating systems, infrastructure, and access/security controls.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes and related controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across IT, Accounting, Audit, and business teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• CISA, CIA, CPA, CISSP, Security+, or progress toward a relevant certification is preferred.
• 4–7 years of experience in IT audit, IT compliance, IT risk management, or a related field.
• Experience working in public accounting, internal audit, or a corporate SOX environment.
• Hands‑on experience supporting SOX ITGC testing and IT audits.
• 3–5 years of end‑to‑end audit experience, including planning, fieldwork, testing, reporting, and follow‑up.
• Experience with SDLC controls, including application development, testing, change management, and implementation.
• Experience identifying control gaps and supporting remediation efforts.
• Experience working with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience applying leading IT governance and security frameworks, including COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 1/SOC 2.
• Proven experience leveraging GRC platforms such as AuditBoard or Archer to manage controls, evidence, testing, and remediation activities.
• Experience working with identity and access management tools such as Okta or Microsoft Azure AD/Entra ID to support access controls and user provisioning processes.
• Familiarity with change management and development tools such as Jira, with an understanding of how these tools support SDLC and change control processes.
• Exposure to complex technology environments, including ERP, CRM, custom applications, and cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of ITIL principles and IT service management processes.
• Experience supporting SOX compliance within a public company environment

What You Will Love About Us

• Best People and Team. Great Place to Work , Hire Vets, Top Place to Work For – Austin American Statesman
• Your Well-Being is a Priority. 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Invest in Your Future. 401K with company match, immediate vesting
• Relax and Recharge. Paid time off (non‑rotational roles), 15+ company paid holidays

Reports To: Sr. Manager Internal Audit

Work Location: Austin, Texas

Schedule: Monday – Friday (Onsite)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Atlas Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.

Reasonable Accommodation

Atlas Energy Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and those with pregnancy‑related conditions in accordance with applicable law.

Job Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive and may be modified at any time based on business needs.