# Director, SOX Compliance

**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** $170k – $300k/yr
**Experience:** 15+ years
**Skills:** SOX Compliance, Internal Controls, itgc, coso framework, sec reporting, erp implementation, grc platforms, audit management, Risk Assessment, Process Improvement, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, cybersecurity controls
**Posted:** 2026-07-21

> Lead and own the end-to-end SOX 404 compliance program for a high-growth public company, partnering with Finance, IT, Engineering and other functions to maintain effective internal controls, drive remediation, and support executive and Audit Committee reporting. Requires 15+ years SOX/internal audit experience, CPA/CIA, and proven ability to influence without authority.

## Job Description

## What you'll do

- 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.

## Required 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.

## Preferred qualifications

- Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, hardware, or other complex operational environments.
- Experience supporting ERP implementations or major systems transformations (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, etc.).
- Experience with GRC platforms such as AuditBoard, Workiva, Archer, ServiceNow GRC, or similar technologies.
- Experience leading SOX readiness for IPOs or scaling public-company compliance programs.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity controls, automated controls, and emerging technologies supporting compliance.
- Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement experience.
- Demonstrated success building or scaling compliance organizations.
- Passion for mentoring and developing talent, with an interest in growing into a formal people leadership role as the organization expands.

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