Senior SOX & MAR Program Lead (Controls & Compliance)

Geico; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 147,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking a Principal for the SOX and MAR program to lead governance, risk assessment, and control execution across finance and IT processes. You will coordinate with Internal and External Audit, drive remediation, and improve control design using analytics and emerging technologies.

The role requires strong leadership, deep SOX knowledge, and the ability to deliver under tight timelines in a large public company environment in Bethesda, MD.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in SOX program management, internal audit, or related function.
• Strong knowledge of SOX Sections 302 and 404, COSO, PCAOB AS 2201, and ICFR guidance.
• Experience with AI, SDLC, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, data analytics, automation, or tech-enabled control work.

Responsibilities

• Execute and govern the SOX program across business and IT controls in line with corporate standards.
• Lead annual SOX risk assessment, scope controls, and coordinate change control in the GRC platform.
• Coordinate ITGCs, automated controls, and bridge third-party risk in the program.
• Manage deficiency intake, remediation, and retest readiness with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Internal/External Audit and present updates to leadership forums.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, analytics, and AI-enabled control optimization.

Skills

SOX program management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Documentation

Leadership

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, IS, or related field

Tools

Workiva

Archer

ServiceNow GRC

AuditBoard/SOXHUB

Power BI

SQL

Job description

GEICO is seeking a Principal for the SOX and MAR program to lead governance, risk assessment, and control execution across finance and IT processes. You will coordinate with Internal and External Audit, drive remediation, and improve control design using analytics and emerging technologies.

The role requires strong leadership, deep SOX knowledge, and the ability to deliver under tight timelines in a large public company environment in Bethesda, MD.