Senior IT SOX Controls Leader: Third-Party Risk & Compliance

Stripe; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Stripe is seeking an IT SOX Controls Specialist to join its SOX Compliance team in New York. You will own the design, implementation, and monitoring of controls over third-party applications that affect Stripe's financial reporting.

In this role, you will work with IT, Procurement, and vendor management, review SOC reports, and help ensure SOX readiness across the global Stripe organization. A strong background in SOX, ICs, and controls is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, IS, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, PMP).
• 10+ years of experience managing/advising SOX programs.
• Big 4 audit or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading SOX design, control implementation, and monitoring.
• Experience evaluating SOC 1/2 reports and CUEC coverage.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end SOX assessment lifecycle for third-party applications in scope for financial reporting.
• Review SOC 1/2 reports and identify gaps needing compensating controls.
• Design and implement controls for third-party systems impacting financial reporting.
• Develop SOX-ready documentation (RCMs, narratives, process flows).
• Project-manage control definition/implementation for new third-party systems.
• Collaborate with IT, Procurement and vendors to embed controls in onboarding/reviews.
• Review IPE data from third-party systems for accuracy.
• Track deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support 302/404 sub-certifications related to third-party risks.
• Monitor third-party landscape and develop control plans as Stripe scales.
• Contribute to SOX program improvements, including automation.

Skills

SOX program management

Third‑party risk management

Strong communication

IT general controls

CUECs / SOC reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Information Systems/Finance

Master's degree a plus

Certifications: CPA, CIA, CISA, PMP

Tools

JIRA

AuditBoard

Job description

Stripe is seeking an IT SOX Controls Specialist to join its SOX Compliance team in New York. You will own the design, implementation, and monitoring of controls over third-party applications that affect Stripe's financial reporting.

In this role, you will work with IT, Procurement, and vendor management, review SOC reports, and help ensure SOX readiness across the global Stripe organization. A strong background in SOX, ICs, and controls is required.