District Partners · 1 week ago
Director of SOX & Internal Controls
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $240K/yr
12+ years expDistrict Partners is proud to partner with our client to identify an accomplished Director of SOX & Internal Controls to lead the organization’s global Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program. This high-impact leadership role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maturing a scalable internal control framework in support of continued global growth and public company readiness.
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Hiring Manager
Juliana Cavallaro, CPA
Responsibilities
Lead our end-to-end global SOX 404 compliance program, including annual risk assessments, scoping, control design, testing, and remediation under the COSO framework
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of internal controls professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Partner with Engineering, Product, and IT to design, monitor, and document automated controls and system dependencies for our core financial and operational system
Partner with our Global Risk & Compliance IT team in serving as a trusted advisor on IT general controls (ITGCs), including system access, change management, and data integrity for all in-scope systems
Prepare and present clear, actionable reports on SOX compliance, control deficiencies, and remediation progress to executive leadership and the Audit Committee
Manage the relationship with external auditors, coordinating annual testing, process walkthroughs, and timely resolution of any findings
Drive SOX readiness and integration for any future acquisitions, ensuring a seamless onboarding of new processes and controls
Champion the continuous improvement and automation of controls across key business cycles (e.g., Order-to-Cash, Digital Assets, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report)
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressive experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or risk management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
CPA, CIA, or CISA certification is required
Deep expertise in SOX 404 requirements, the COSO 2013 framework, and PCAOB auditing standards
Proven success building and scaling a SOX program in a high-growth, global technology company; prior public company experience is required
Strong understanding of IT general controls (ITGCs) and hands-on experience with complex financial systems
Experience working with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite
Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional initiatives
A proactive, self-starter mindset with strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Preferred
Preference for prior experience in crypto, fintech, or start-up environments
A combination of “Big 4” public accounting and corporate industry experience is strongly preferred
Experience with NetSuite preferred
Company
District Partners
District Partners is an executive search and project-based consulting recruiting firm.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kevin M. Gerrity
Co-Founder
Josh Fisher
Founder
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