Skechers · 3 days ago
IT SOX Manager
Hermosa Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $185K/yr
5+ years expSkechers is a consumer-centric global brand with over 5,000 stores worldwide. The IT SOX Manager is responsible for overseeing the company's IT Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program, ensuring adherence to regulations and leading the design and implementation of IT controls to safeguard financial reporting integrity.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate, oversee and enhance the IT SOX compliance program
Hands-on managing and guiding internal and co-sourced team in executing SOX testing, including IT general controls (ITGCs), IT application controls (ITACs), key reports, information produced by entity (IPE), user access reviews and system and organization controls (SOC) reviews for consistency and quality across all testing activities
Develop and monitor key IT SOX metrics and timelines
Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies during IT SOX audits and inspections
Conduct risk assessments of in-scope applications, IT controls rationalization and optimization
Support scoping conclusions and recommendations to both internal and external stakeholders
Identify control gaps and develop remediation plans
Collaborate with IT and business teams to implement risk mitigation strategies and foster a culture of compliance and accountability throughout the organization, emphasizing the importance of IT controls in maintaining financial integrity
Serve as a technical resource on all IT SOX matters, providing reliable and insightful recommendations for implementing internal controls within IT processes
Ensure appropriateness of IT SOX documentation, including narratives / process flows, risk control matrices and test plans, and evaluate / develop / refine controls as systems are upgraded or processes change
Oversee IT testing for design & operating effectiveness and remediation test work
Provide consultation support on IT control readiness for new initiatives, such as software development life cycle (SDLC) controls
Prepare and present regular reports on the status of SOX compliance to leadership
Oversee IT issue management and reporting by evaluating control deficiencies, assessing root causes, impact analyses, and recommending remediation activities to ensure remediation items are addressed according to action plans
Communicate effectively with IT teams, business unit leaders, finance teams and external auditors and ensure timely remediation of any identified IT control deficiencies or weaknesses
Develop and maintain dashboards for real-time monitoring of IT SOX compliance status
Provide guidance and training on IT SOX compliance as needed
Identify opportunities to streamline and automate compliance processes
Stay updated with changes in SOX regulations, industry best practices, and emerging risks
Leverage emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning to enhance compliance processes where applicable
Continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the IT SOX compliance program
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
5+ years of experience in IT audit, compliance or risk management roles, with a strong knowledge of SOX requirements and control frameworks, such as COSO and COBIT, at a Big 4 and/or publicly traded company
Strong understanding of current IT SOX testing methodologies, risk assessment practices, latest PCAOB requirements, and their practical application in complex IT environments
Advanced understanding of ITGCs and ITACs, including the ability to identify and evaluate key reports and interfaces critical to financial reporting and system integrity
Familiar with Oracle financials, legacy systems, cloud computing environments and associated compliance challenges
Minimum 3 years of experience supervising and managing professional staff
Leadership and project management skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and projects
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels
Strong problem solving and influencing skills to drive strategy and alignment globally
Strong work ethic and collaborative working style, coupled with a timely action-oriented mindset
Experience preparing and delivering executive-level presentations, with strong written and visual communication skills
Ability to travel internationally 20% of the time
Preferred
Experience working in a global, multi-national environment is highly desirable
Experience with compliance management software and GRC tools is preferred
CISA, CISSP, or CIA certification is highly preferred
Company
Skechers
Skechers is a Fortune 500® company — a growth-oriented brand that designs, develops, and markets a diverse product portfolio of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children around the globe.
10001+ employees
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John Vandemore
Chief Financial Officer
Christopher Coye
Senior Vice President IT & CIO
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