Manager, Process Improvement & Controls

Kilroy Realty Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilroy Realty Corporation is seeking a Manager, Process & Controls to lead SOX/compliance-focused process and project work within the Enterprise PMO (EPMO). This high-visibility role demands a seasoned leader who can drive documentation, improvement, and execution across high-risk areas like financial reporting, payroll, HR/accounting integrations, and other control-centric processes.

The role reports to the Director of Enterprise PMO and requires collaboration with Internal Audit and

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in process improvement, project/program management, internal audit, SOX, internal controls, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex cross-functional initiatives while partnering with Internal Audit and business leaders.
• Strong knowledge of SOX, COSO, and broader compliance considerations.
• Experience operating in a public-company environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end process and project work in compliance-sensitive areas with documentation, current-state assessment, and future-state design.
• Own cross-functional project plans, milestones, and delivery for high-risk initiatives.
• Drive process improvement and standardization across Accounting, HR, Finance, IT, Operations, and other functions.
• Establish and maintain documentation standards, project governance, and reporting practices.
• Lead change management activities to ensure adoption of process changes across affected teams.

Skills

SOX knowledge

Process improvement

Project management

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Documentation

Change management

Public company experience

Education

CPA / CIA / CISA preferred

Job description

Kilroy Realty is hiring a Manager, Process & Controls to lead process and project work in compliance-sensitive areas of the business as part of the Enterprise PMO (EPMO). This is a high-visibility role designed for a strong process and project leader who brings deep SOX andcompliancesubject-matterexpertise. You will lead documentation, improvement, and execution of cross-functional initiatives in areas with high compliance and risk considerations including financial reporting, payroll, HR/accounting integrations, and other process work where controls and compliance matter. You will also serve as an internal partner to business units when new processes or systems are being designed in compliance-sensitive areas. This role offers the opportunity to shape and scale a critical function withinEPMO'sexpanding governance mandate.This position will report to the Director of Enterprise PMO.

What You'll Do

Process & Project Leadership

• Lead end-to-end process and project work in compliance-sensitive areas of the business, including process documentation, current-state assessment, collaboration with owners on future-state design or with Internal Audit on implementing recommendations, and execution.
• Own cross-functional project plans, milestones, and delivery for initiatives touching high-risk or high-compliance processes.
• Drive process improvement and standardization across Accounting, HR, Finance, IT, Operations, and other business functions where compliance considerations are critical.
• Establish andmaintaindocumentation standards, project governance, and reporting practices for assigned initiatives.
• Lead change management activities to ensure adoption of process changes across affected teams.

SOX & Compliance Subject-Matter Expertise

• Apply deep SOX and compliance subject-matterexpertiseto process and project work; partner with Internal Audit to ensure designs meet control and regulatory requirements.
• In partnership with Internal Audit, provideinternal advisory guidance to business units on compliance considerations when standing up new processes, systems, or workflows.
• Coordinate with Finance and Internal Audit on SOX documentation, walkthroughs, and remediation in SOX-relevant areas, without owning the SOX program.
• Identifycontrol gaps and compliance risks within process and project scope, and partner with management and Internal Audit to design durable solutions.
• Stay current on SOX, COSO, and broader compliance developments relevant to Kilroy's business.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with senior stakeholders across Accounting, Finance, HR, Legal, IT, and Operations to align on process priorities and delivery approach.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit on recommendations, key controls, documentation, evidence, and remediation.
• Prepare process, project, and compliance status reporting for senior leadership.

What You Bring

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in process improvement, project/program management, internal audit, SOX, internal controls, or a related discipline. The ideal candidate would be capable of independently leading complex cross functional initiatives while partnering effectively with Internal Audit and business leaders.
• Experiencein project and program management, process improvement, internal audit, public accounting, or internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects in compliance-sensitive areas.
• Strong working knowledge of SOX, the COSO framework, and broader compliance considerations.
• Experienceoperatingin a public-company environment.
• Strong process documentation, mapping, and improvement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority across senior stakeholders.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP, CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
• Real estate or REIT experience preferred.
• Other duties, as assigned.

What we offer

At Kilroy, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within the role. The base pay range for this role is between $120,000 and $140,000 and your base pay will depend on your skills, experience and training, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus as well.

Our comprehensive group health benefits program is built around your total health and provides employees and their families with care and coverage designed to help you thrive.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA
• HSA options
• Group Life & Disability
• LTD coverage
• Retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match
• Employee support programs like our parental leave coaching program, wellness, and commuter benefits, just to name a few.

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