VP, Global SOX & Internal Controls

Financeroles; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

Dental and Vision

401(k) Match

FSAs/HSAs

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Mental Health App

Wellbeing App

Family Leave

Education Sponsorship

Job summary

Ares Management is seeking a SOX Program Lead to independently oversee the firm’s SOX 404 compliance, governance, and control activities globally. You will manage annual planning, testing, remediation, and coordination with external auditors.

The role requires 10 years of internal audit in financial services, strong leadership, and CPA/CA/CIA or equivalent preferred. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Subject matter expertise in auditing, compliance, and risk management concepts (risk assessment/prioritization, process & internal controls, root cause analysis).
• Understanding of operation of financial markets, financial instruments and strategies.
• 10 years of internal audit experience in the Financial Services Industry, focused on SOX and Internal Control.
• Strong managerial, written and verbal communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn, work well under pressure and take accountability.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and reports on the effectiveness of governance, risk management and controls.
• Raise awareness of control risk and oversee global testing as liaison with external auditors.
• Lead and optimize the SOX program across jurisdictions and businesses.
• Design walkthroughs, oversee testing, and certify management assertions.
• Advise on control documentation, issue remediation, and timely stakeholder communications.
• Promote risk-aware culture and provide ongoing program improvements.

Skills

SOX compliance

Audit governance

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Leadership

Ethical standards

Education

CPA/CA/CIA preferred

Job description

Ares Management is seeking a SOX Program Lead to independently oversee the firm’s SOX 404 compliance, governance, and control activities globally. You will manage annual planning, testing, remediation, and coordination with external auditors.

The role requires 10 years of internal audit in financial services, strong leadership, and CPA/CA/CIA or equivalent preferred. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic environment.