# Internal Audit and SOX Compliance Manager

**Company:** [Cohere](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/cohere)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Other
**Salary:** $135k – $250k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** SOX Compliance, Internal Audit, Coso Framework, Risk Assessment, Control Design, Project Management, Cia, CPA, Cisa
**Posted:** 2026-07-16

> Internal Audit and SOX Compliance Manager responsible for owning the SOX control framework, documentation, remediation, and advising on controls for business transformations in a high-growth AI company. Requires 5+ years SOX/internal audit experience (2+ managerial), relevant certifications, and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Own the enterprise SOX business process control framework, including scoping, risk assessment, control design standards, and documentation requirements across all in-scope entities and processes.
- Drive timely remediation of control deficiencies by designing and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
- Serve as the primary business controls liaison with external auditors for SOX testing, walkthroughs, and evidence requests.
- Partner with Controllership, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Operations, Compliance, Legal, and People teams to embed effective controls into core processes.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of SOX documentation — scoping, narratives, risk-control matrices, walkthroughs, testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation, and reporting.
- Drive automation and efficiency across the SOX program.
- Act as a strategic advisor on cross-functional business transformation initiatives (new systems, new revenue streams, M&A, process redesign), ensuring sound financial controls are built in from day one.

## Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in internal audit and SOX compliance, with 2+ years in a managerial role, preferably in a high-growth technology or AI company.
- Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, or CISA.
- Strong knowledge of COSO frameworks and SOX compliance.
- Expertise in project management, with proven ability to oversee consultants and external audit firms.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex control environments and identify emerging risks.
- Collaborative leader who can build relationships across technical and business teams.
- Excellent communication skills to articulate audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced environment where AI technologies and business needs evolve rapidly.

## Compensation and Benefits
**Compensation Range**:
- United States: $135,000 – $250,000 USD
- Canada: $195,000 – $280,000 CAD

**Benefits**:
- Weekly lunch stipend of $75 or equivalent.
- Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.
- RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme.
- 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months.
- Annual enrichment benefits for arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and workspace improvement.
- Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
- 6 weeks of paid vacation.
- Budget for traveling to other offices if remote, plus an annual company offsite.
- $500 home office stipend.
- Co-working benefit for those not near an office.

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