Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. · 5 months ago
Associate Director, IT SOX Compliance
New York, New York
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expAxsome Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing treatments for central nervous system conditions. They are seeking an Associate Director, IT SOX Compliance to ensure the integrity and compliance of IT systems related to financial operations, while proactively improving the IT SOX compliance framework and collaborating with audit partners.
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Responsibilities
Own and manage the design, implementation, and testing of IT General Controls in support of Axsome’s SOX compliance framework
Develop, implement, improve and maintain Axsome's IT SOX compliance framework across existing and new systems impacting the Axsome organization
Document risks of control design gaps or operational audit findings and areas for process improvements
Prepare narratives, flowcharts, and risk assessment matrices to document control processes, identify risks and mitigate controls
Manage compliance over Axsome’s System and Organization Controls audits in support of Axsome’s annual audit plan
Collaborate with Axsome’s internal and external audit partners, including leading IT walkthroughs and providing necessary documentation, evidence, and support for IT SOX audits and other compliance assessments
Establish and manage IT SOX compliance policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistent application of controls and best practices
Prepare IT SOX compliance observations, and communicate audit findings to management, along with recommendations for improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related field; relevant certifications applicable to IT SOX compliance are a plus
7+ years of relevant experience in Process and Information Technology auditing, focused on internal control reviews around IT SOX and IT General Controls
Proficiency in assessing IT general controls, IT application controls, key reports, and SOC reports a must
Ability to work on site Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles
Deep understanding of IT control frameworks as they pertain to IT SOX compliance, with a strong emphasis on the COSO framework
Proficiency with Governance, Risk and Compliance tools and technologies used to manage risk and compliance programs, specifically in the context of IT SOX
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate compliance concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Possess a problem-solving mindset with demonstrated “lean-forward” approach and the ability to think critically
Strong planning and organization skills, attention to detail, execution, and follow-through
Benefits
Annual bonus
Significant equity
Generous benefits package
Company
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-05-13Post Ipo Debt· $570M
2023-06-28Post Ipo Equity· $225M
2019-12-23Post Ipo Equity· $200M
Leadership Team
H
Herriot Tabuteau
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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