SOX Program Management

Pikemann; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Pikemann, in the Greater Seattle Area, seeks a SOX Program Manager for a direct-hire, full-time role. Hybrid schedule: on-site 3 days per week, remote 2 days. The team supports Sarbanes-Oxley compliance across planning, scoping, readiness assessments, and control evaluations.

Responsibilities include updating SOX scope, conducting process walkthroughs, working with process owners on controls, and drafting memos and reports. Travel domestically and internationally may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting or Finance from an AACSB-accredited university; CPA or CIA designation preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of audit experience, ideally in public accounting with SOX reporting requirements.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, COSO Internal Control framework, SOX, and PCAOB auditing standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal and diplomatic abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and updating the annual SOX scope to reflect control environment changes.
• Perform end-to-end process walkthroughs, ensuring narratives and flowcharts are accurate and current.
• Collaborate with process owners to identify efficient key controls and document supporting reports.
• Evaluate upcoming system and process changes, providing guidance to ensure proper control design and implementation.
• Assess control deficiencies, identify mitigating controls, and support remediation activities.
• Draft technical memos, scoping documents, and executive reporting materials.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of SOX program processes and strategy execution.
• Provide training, guidance, and daily support to audit staff and business stakeholders.
• Manage compliance activities within the SOX platform and support special projects for the Audit Committee and Management.
• Ensure confidentiality of employee and member information and adherence to IS security policies.

Skills

SOX auditing

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting or Finance

Job description

SOX Program Management - Direct Hire, Full-Time

Greater Seattle Area - hybrid schedule on-site 3 days per week, remote 2 -days per week

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Named by Forbes as 1 of "World's Best Employers", where employees come FIRST. The company is well known for its generosity and community service and has won many awards for its philanthropy. The company joins with its employees to take an active role in volunteering by sponsoring many opportunities to help others!

The SOX Program Management team assists company management in fulfilling its requirement per the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act by continuously assessing, monitoring and consulting on the internal control structure established and maintained by Management. The team reports up to the Internal Audit Department which provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services using a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of control, risk management and compliance processes. Internal Audit is responsible for conducting audits of all company's domestic and international activities, its subsidiaries, and other entities, conducts business with as deemed necessary by Management. This role contributes to the global SOX program across planning, scoping, readiness assessments, control evaluations, gap analysis, and deficiency reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and updating the annual SOX scope to reflect control environment changes.
• Perform end-to-end process walkthroughs, ensuring narratives and flowcharts are accurate and current.
• Collaborate with process owners to identify efficient key controls and document supporting reports.
• Evaluate upcoming system and process changes, providing guidance to ensure proper control design and implementation.
• Assess control deficiencies, identify mitigating controls, and support remediation activities.
• Draft technical memos, scoping documents, and executive reporting materials.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of SOX program processes and strategy execution.
• Provide training, guidance, and daily support to audit staff and business stakeholders.
• Manage compliance activities within the SOX platform and support special projects for the Audit Committee and Management.
• Ensure confidentiality of employee and member information and adherence to IS security policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance from an AACSB-accredited university; CPA or CIA designation preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of audit experience, ideally in public accounting with SOX reporting requirements.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, COSO Internal Control framework, SOX, and PCAOB auditing standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal and diplomatic abilities.
• High integrity, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Availability to travel domestically and internationally (up to six weeks per year).