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Director, SOX Compliance (R5388)

Shield AI· Finance Division – Accounting
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Hybrid (San Diego, CA)$170k - $300kFull Time EmployeePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Direct the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program in a high-growth, public-company environment, partnering with cross-functional leaders to ensure strong internal controls while enabling business growth. Initial role is individual contributor with potential to lead a SOX compliance team as the organization scales.

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead the company's end-to-end SOX 404 compliance program, including business process, entity-level, and IT general controls (ITGCs).
  • Develop and maintain the annual SOX strategy, risk assessment, scoping, testing plan, and compliance calendar.
  • Partner with control owners to document, assess, and improve key business processes and internal controls.
  • Coordinate management's annual SOX assessment and support external audit requirements to ensure timely completion.
  • Evaluate control deficiencies, facilitate root cause analysis, and drive remediation efforts through successful closure.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and evolving best practices to continuously enhance the SOX program.
  • Collaborate with Finance Transformation, ERP, and business system implementation teams to ensure appropriate controls are designed into new processes and technologies.
  • Drive automation and continuous monitoring opportunities to improve efficiency and control effectiveness.
  • Develop executive-level reporting and present SOX program status, risks, and remediation progress to senior leadership and Audit Committee stakeholders.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders on internal controls, governance, and risk management.
  • Establish and maintain SOX policies, methodologies, documentation standards, and training programs.
  • Support broader internal control, governance, and enterprise risk initiatives as needed.
  • Help define the future organizational structure of the SOX function, including recruiting, mentoring, and developing team members as the program expands.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • CPA, CIA, or equivalent professional certification.
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, external audit, accounting, or internal controls.
  • Experience leading SOX programs for publicly traded companies or organizations preparing for public company readiness.
  • Strong knowledge of SOX 404 requirements, COSO Internal Control Framework, and SEC reporting environment.
  • Experience with business process controls, entity-level controls, and IT general controls.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.
  • Experience managing external auditors and coordinating complex compliance activities across multiple functions.
  • Excellent project management, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership.
  • Proven ability to identify process improvement opportunities while maintaining a strong control environment.

Skills

Required:SOX 404COSO Internal Control FrameworkSOX program leadershipRegulatory complianceCross-functional leadership

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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