Remote SOX Compliance & Automation Lead

NTT DATA Services; Plano (TX); Remote; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Remote SOX Compliance & Automation Lead to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US). The role leads SOX reporting operations across enterprise applications, owning the end-to-end report lifecycle and driving automation to reduce manual workflows.

The position requires 10+ years in SOX compliance/audit operations, proficiency with Guardium, Power Automate, Python and VBA, and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in SOX compliance and audit operations.
• Experience leading SOX reporting lifecycle and controls across multiple apps.
• Ability to drive automation to reduce manual reporting workflows.

Responsibilities

• SOX Reporting Operations: generate and validate reports across applications.
• Input file verification, issue resolution with application owners.
• Track report status and audit evidence in trackers.
• Coordinate with onshore/offshore teams and auditors.
• Lead automation across reporting lifecycle (Power Automate, scripting, Python).
• Lead offshore delivery and ensure SLA adherence.

Skills

SOX compliance

Data-driven reporting

Excel & data analysis

Power Automate

Python

VBA

Stakeholder management

Tools

Guardium

ServiceNow

Azure DevOps

Power Automate

Job description

We are currently seeking a Remote SOX Compliance & Automation Lead to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Role: SOX Compliance & Automation Lead (Guardium / Reporting)

Position Overview

Years of Experience Required : 10+ Years
Lead SOX reporting and compliance operations across multiple enterprise applications
Own end-to-end report lifecycle: data intake, validation, generation, review, and audit readiness
Drive automation to eliminate manual reporting workflows and improve efficiency

Key Responsibilities

SOX Reporting Operations
Manage monthly generation and validation of compliance reports across multiple applications
Perform input file verification, issue resolution, and follow-ups with application owners
Track report status, approvals, and audit evidence in centralized trackers

Review & Quality Assurance

Review reports with process changes and ensure audit completeness (comments, approvals, decisions)
Validate baseline reports for new applications and migrations
Ensure alignment with SOX controls and audit expectations

Stakeholder Management

Act as primary contact for application teams for report queries, issue resolution, and approvals
Coordinate with onshore teams, auditors, and application owners
Drive status updates and reporting cadence through meetings and trackers

Audit & Compliance Support

Provide audit evidence and support internal/external audit requests
Monitor compliance gaps and drive remediation follow-ups

Automation & Continuous Improvement

Identify and implement automation opportunities across reporting lifecycle (Power Automate, scripting, Python etc.)
Enhance existing tools and reduce manual data handling
Support workflow improvements for report generation and tracking

Team Leadership & Coordination

Assign and track tasks (TFS/Azure DevOps or equivalent)
Lead offshore delivery execution and ensure SLA adherence
Facilitate standups and process improvement sessions

Required Skills

Strong understanding of SOX compliance / audit processes
Experience with data-driven reporting and reconciliation
Proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and reporting tools
Experience with automation (Power Automate, scripting, VBA/Python)
Strong stakeholder communication and coordination skills
Ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven deliverables

Preferred Skills

Experience with Guardium or database activity monitoring reports
Familiarity with cloud environments (GCP, Oracle, hybrid apps)
Experience with ticketing/workflow tools (ServiceNow, Azure DevOps)
Exposure to process automation and AI-enabled workflows

Experience

5+ years in SOX compliance, security reporting, or audit operations

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us .

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