Anthropic · 7 hours ago
Head of IT SOX
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$300K/yr - $360K/yr
10+ years expAnthropic is a public benefit corporation focused on creating reliable and beneficial AI systems. They are seeking a Head of IT SOX to lead the organization's IT SOX compliance program, ensuring effective controls and compliance in a rapidly scaling environment. This role involves cross-functional collaboration and innovative use of AI to enhance compliance processes.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the organization's end-to-end IT SOX compliance program
Own SOX IT planning, scoping, testing, remediation, and reporting activities
Build scalable, automated, and sustainable controls to support growth through pre-IPO and post-IPO readiness
Develop and maintain the SOX IT compliance roadmap aligned with organizational growth
Pioneer the use of AI and automation technologies to enhance control effectiveness, continuous monitoring, and risk detection
Drive IT controls rationalization initiatives to optimize the control environment and increase reliance on IT automated controls (ITACs)
Design, implement, and monitor IT General Controls (ITGCs) across critical systems
Evaluate and test application controls and IT automated controls (ITACs) to ensure proper functionality and compliance
Conduct system and process risk assessments to identify control gaps and remediation needs
Oversee control documentation and ensure audit-ready evidence is maintained
Assess and monitor Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) controls for new system implementations and changes
Partner with Engineering, Security, IT, DevOps, and Finance teams to implement scalable controls
Work directly with technical partners to design controls that align with business operations
Collaborate with process owners to identify control improvements and automation opportunities
Support SEC cybersecurity disclosure requirements and ongoing monitoring of cyber risks
Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors on IT SOX matters
Manage audit requests, coordinate testing schedules, and facilitate audit walkthroughs
Track and report on IT SOX compliance status to leadership, the Board, and Audit Committee
Qualification
Required
10+ years of hands-on IT audit and SOX compliance experience, preferably in both Big 4 and in-house internal audit/SOX leadership roles at a fast-paced technology company
Proven ability to establish or scale SOX IT compliance programs at newly public or pre-IPO companies
Deep understanding of ITGCs, application controls, and risk assessments
Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field
Passionate about building scalable processes that support organizational growth and Anthropic's mission to create safe AI
Preferred
Experience with Workday, Salesforce, NetSuite, GitHub, or other enterprise business systems
CISA, CIA, CPA, or similar certification
Experience supporting rapid company growth and scaling compliance programs accordingly
Interest in or experience applying AI/ML technologies to audit, compliance, or risk management processes
Understanding of financial data security and compliance requirements
Experience working at a high-growth AI or technology company
Familiarity with auditing modern software development environments
Benefits
Equity and benefits
Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation and parental leave
Flexible working hours
Company
Anthropic
Anthropic is an AI research company that focuses on the safety and alignment of AI systems with human values.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.74BKey Investors
Lightspeed Venture PartnersGoogleAmazon
2025-09-02Series F· $13B
2025-05-16Debt Financing· $2.5B
2025-03-03Series E· $3.5B
Leadership Team
Dario Amodei
CEO & Co-Founder
Daniela Amodei
President and co-founder
Recent News
2026-01-13
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