Global SOX & Internal Audit Manager

Job Description Summary 

We are seeking a SOX Manager to support the execution and continuous improvement of NCR Voyix’s Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program. This role is primarily focused on business process controls over financial reporting, including SOX scoping, walkthroughs, risk and control documentation, evaluation of control design, operating effectiveness testing, deficiency assessment, remediation tracking, and coordination with business stakeholders and external auditors. 

The ideal candidate has strong experience with internal controls over financial reporting, business process risk assessment, COSO, GAAP and SOX documentation. The candidate should also be able to identify key IT applications that support in-scope business processes and understand how IT-dependent manual controls and IT application controls fit within the business process control environment. Experience with ITGCs is a plus, but not required. 

Key Responsibilities 

SOX planning and scoping 

• Support the SOX Senior Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing SOX compliance activities across business process controls, entity-level controls, IT-dependent manual controls, and IT application controls. 

• Assist with annual SOX scoping by reviewing financial statement risks, significant accounts and disclosures, relevant business processes, and control coverage. 

• Identify key IT applications that support in-scope business processes and partner with IT SOX stakeholders as needed to understand application dependencies. 

Business process walkthroughs and control documentation 

• Lead or support process walkthroughs with control owners to understand end-to-end business processes, identify financial reporting risks, and evaluate related key controls. 

• Develop and maintain SOX documentation, including process narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices, testing plans, and supporting evidence requirements. 

• Evaluate control design, including whether controls are appropriately aligned to the relevant financial reporting risks and supported by clear documentation. 

Testing, issue evaluation, and remediation 

• Design and execute audit test plans to evaluate the operating effectiveness of business process controls, IT-dependent manual controls, and IT application controls. 

• Review testing documentation and evidence to determine whether conclusions are adequately supported and audit-ready. 

• Identify control deficiencies, assess potential impact, and assist process owners with developing practical and timely remediation plans. 

• Monitor testing status, open items, and remediation activities, and provide timely updates to SOX leadership. 

Stakeholder and external auditor coordination 

• Collaborate with Controllership, business process owners, Internal Audit team members, and external auditors to support SOX execution and alignment on expectations. 

• Provide clear guidance to control owners on SOX documentation standards, evidence expectations, and control ownership responsibilities. 

• Support external audit reliance by facilitating evidence requests, responding to follow-ups, and helping resolve questions related to business process controls. 

Team support and continuous improvement 

• Provide coaching and day-to-day guidance to Senior Staff and Staff team members supporting SOX activities. 

• Partner with SOX leadership to identify opportunities to rationalize controls, simplify documentation, improve testing quality, and strengthen the overall control environment. 

• Stay current with SOX, COSO, ICFR, and internal audit leading practices to support continued maturity of the SOX program. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field. 

• CPA, CIA, or other relevant certification preferred. 

• Minimum of 4 to 6 years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, public accounting, controllership, or a related risk and controls function. 

• Strong understanding of SOX requirements, COSO, internal controls over financial reporting, and business process controls. 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with attention to detail. 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain control requirements clearly to business partners. 

• Ability to build collaborative relationships with process owners, Controllership, Internal Audit team members, and external auditors. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. 

• Experience using AuditBoard or other GRC tools preferred. 

• Experience with ITGCs is a plus, but not required. 

Benefits 

• Competitive salary and bonus structure. 

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. 

• 401(k) plan with company match. 

• Paid time off and holidays. 

• Professional development opportunities.