Senior Manager, SOX Testing

Your Team's Impact

The Senior Manager, SOX Testing is a leader within the Internal Audit function and reports directly to the Chief Audit Executive (CAE). This role is responsible for leading the execution of the organization's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing program, providing independent assessment of the design and operating effectiveness of Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) across business process controls, Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs) and Entity Level Controls (ELC). The position oversees a team of SOX testers located in Hyderabad, India and ensures high-quality, timely execution of the annual SOX testing program.

This leader serves as a key partner to Finance, Information Technology, external auditors, and business management to maintain an effective and sustainable control environment. The Senior Manager, SOX Testing will drive consistency in testing methodologies, monitor remediation activities, provide insights regarding control effectiveness, and support the organization's compliance with regulatory requirements while continuously enhancing audit quality and efficiency.

Location: Hyderabad, India (Hybrid; minimum three days per week in office)

What You'll Do
 

SOX Testing Leadership & Execution

• Lead the annual SOX testing program, including planning, resource allocation, execution, review, and reporting of business process controls and ITGC testing.
• Oversee the testing of key controls supporting Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR), ensuring compliance with established methodologies and professional standards.
• Provide quality assurance reviews of testing workpapers, conclusions, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure testing activities are completed accurately, consistently, and within established timelines.
• Coordinate testing activities across multiple business functions, systems, applications, and geographies.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of SOX professionals responsible for business and IT controls testing.
• Manage staffing, workload balancing, performance management, and resource planning across the SOX testing portfolio.
• Provide coaching and technical guidance related to SOX, ICFR, COSO, ITGCs, automated controls, and testing methodologies.

Risk Assessment & Testing Strategy

• Partner with SOX PMO, Internal Audit leadership, Finance, and Information Technology stakeholders to develop annual testing strategies and execution plans.
• Assess changes in business processes, systems, applications, and organizational structure to determine impacts on testing scope and approach.
• Identify emerging risks and recommend modifications to testing coverage and procedures.

Stakeholder Management & Advisory

• Build strong relationships with control owners, business leaders, Finance, Information Technology, and external auditors.
• Communicate testing results, observations, and control deficiencies in a clear and actionable manner.
• Provide subject matter expertise on SOX compliance, business process controls, and IT controls.

Issue Management & Remediation Validation

• Oversee the identification, evaluation, and documentation of control deficiencies.
• Monitor remediation activities and validate corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Provide regular reporting on deficiency trends, remediation status, and control environment health.

External Auditor Coordination

• Serve as a primary liaison for external auditors supporting SOX testing reliance activities.
• Support efficient reliance strategies by maintaining high-quality testing documentation and consistent execution standards.

What We're Looking For

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in SOX compliance, Internal Audit, External Audit, Internal Controls, or a related assurance function.
• Significant experience leading SOX testing programs, including both business process controls and IT General Controls (ITGCs).
• Strong understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR), COSO principles, and control frameworks.
• Experience managing teams and overseeing large-scale testing portfolios within a publicly traded organization.
• Knowledge of financial reporting processes, business controls, IT controls, automated controls, and interface controls.
• Strong project management, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leaders, control owners, and external auditors.
• Demonstrated experience working in complex, global organizations with cross-functional stakeholders.

Desired Skills

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Knowledge of ERP platforms such as Workday or similar enterprise systems.
• Experience with GRC platforms such as Optro/AuditBoard and SOX management tools.
• Strong understanding of application controls, cybersecurity-related controls, and technology risks impacting financial reporting.
• Experience leveraging data analytics, automation, and continuous monitoring capabilities.