Process & Controls Manager—SOX & Compliance

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 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