SOX Compliance Manager

Landing Point; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Landing Point is seeking an experienced SOX professional to design, implement, and enhance its global compliance program in Rochester, NY. You will lead 404/302 initiatives, coordinate with auditors, and strengthen ICFR across Finance, Operations, and Tech teams.

You will oversee risk assessments, maintain the RCM, and drive ITGC-focused improvements, ensuring US GAAP alignment and program scalability.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in corporate SOX/internal control environments.
• Strong knowledge of SOX 404/302, COSO, US GAAP, and PCAOB standards.
• Lead end-to-end SOX cycles including risk assessments and controls documentation.
• Experience collaborating with IT teams on ITGCs and technology-dependent controls.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or other relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the firm’s SOX 404 and 302 compliance programs.
• Oversee annual SOX testing plan and coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Maintain and enhance the Risk and Control Matrix (RCM) for key processes, ITGCs, and application controls.
• Conduct annual risk assessments aligned with the COSO framework.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and Technology leaders to remediate control deficiencies.
• Review control design and testing for scalability and effectiveness.
• Support quarterly 302 certifications and executive control attestations.
• Act as liaison for process owners to interpret issues and develop mitigations.
• Drive automation and better reporting through technology tools.

Skills

SOX 404

SOX 302

COSO framework

Risk assessments

End-to-end SOX cycles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/info systems/business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Workiva

AuditBoard

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Company Overview:

A leading global alternative investment manager offers clients primary and secondary investment solutions across credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure asset classes. They are seeking a professional to manage the design, execution, and enhancement of their global SOX compliance program.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the firm’s SOX 404 and 302 compliance programs.
• Oversee and execute the annual SOX testing plan, coordinating with internal and external auditors.
• Maintain and enhance the Risk and Control Matrix (RCM) for key business processes, ITGCs, and application controls.
• Conduct and refresh annual risk assessments consistent with the COSO framework.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and Technology leaders to evaluate and remediate control deficiencies.
• Review control design and testing effectiveness for scalability and operational soundness.
• Support quarterly 302 certifications and executive control attestations.
• Serve as the main liaison for process owners to interpret control issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement by integrating technology tools into control documentation and reporting workflows.
• Participate in ad hoc control risk assessments and transformation projects impacting ICFR.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information systems, or business administration.
• 5-10 years of experience in corporate SOX/internal control environments.
• Strong technical understanding of SOX 404 and 302 requirements, COSO, US GAAP, and PCAOB standards.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end SOX cycles, including risk assessments and controls documentation.
• Experience collaborating with IT teams on technology-dependent controls and ITGCs.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and exposure to Workiva, AuditBoard, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant certifications.
• Experience within asset management or financial services industries preferred.

Compensation:

Pay Rate: $80/hr