IT Senior Manager, SOX Compliance
Finance Manager
Fort Mill South Carolina Direct Hire Jan 15, 2026
IT Senior Manager, SOX Compliance
Summary: A leading, multi-billion-dollar public company in the industrial sector is seeking an IT Senior Manager, SOX Compliance to join their team. This is a newly created, high-impact leadership role supporting the buildout of a best-in-class SOX Compliance function within a large, rapidly transforming organization. This role will serve as a key IT controls leader during a major multiyear transformation, helping establish governance, documentation standards, and ITGC maturity across 20+ in-scope systems – many of which are newly brought under formal controls. Ideal for a self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys building structure from the ground up.
Location: Fort Mill, SC
Schedule: Hybrid – 4-5 days/week onsite during the first year (greater flexibility after year one). Relocation assistance available; option to start remotely while relocating.
Compensation: $160,000 - $175,000 + 20% bonus (commensurate with experience & qualifications) 
Benefits:
  • PTO, Sick Leave, Volunteer Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Holidays (including 2 floating holidays).
  • High-quality, yet affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options.
  • HSA and FSA.
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability.
  • Life, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance options.
  • EAP and Telemedicine.
  • Tuition Assistance.
  • Company-Paid Membership for the Calm app for mental wellness.
  • Value-Added Benefits (travel medical support, estate guidance, grief counseling, discounted tickets and gift cards, etc.).
  • 401K with 50% match up to 6% of contributions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead development, implementation, and monitoring of ITGCs and application controls aligned to SOX, ICFR, and COSO.
  • Coordinate and perform walkthroughs, document control design, and maintain IT SOX documentation (narratives, flows, RCMs).
  • Oversee testing, validation, and monitoring of automated controls across multiple systems.
  • Review SOC reports and assess third-party controls relevant to SOX.
  • Drive remediation activities and track control deficiencies to closure.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to build consistent governance and control processes across a decentralized technology environment.
  • Support report logic testing and evaluation of system-generated reports used in controls.
  • Contribute to systems integrations, migrations, and new technology implementations where controls may be impacted.
  • Educate and train IT and business stakeholders on SOX requirements, control discipline, and documentation best practices.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and support to team members as the SOX function expands.
  • Prepare reporting for leadership on IT SOX performance, risks, and program maturity.
Qualifications:
Required:
  • 10-15 years of progressive IT audit, SOX, or IT controls experience within large public-company environments.
  • Big 4 public accounting experience.
  • CPA or equivalent.
  • Experience overseeing at least one direct report or team.
  • Strong technical understanding of cybersecurity, access controls, ITGCs, and SOX testing methodology.
  • Experience working in or supporting large, complex organizations.
  • Strong communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts to business partners.
  • Demonstrated success building or enhancing IT control frameworks.
Preferred:
  • Experience documenting processes, writing narratives, and defining control requirements.
  • Prior involvement in major technology transformations, system implementations, or integration work.
  • Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as ERP/HCM systems and experience with report testing.
Category Code: JN005
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