Business Process Controls Lead/SOX Lead

We are looking for a Business Process Controls Lead/Analyst. The ideal candidate should be detail oriented and take ownership, must be able to work with diverse stakeholders. The Business Process Controls Lead / Analyst is responsible for designing, assessing, monitoring, and improving business process controls to ensure effective risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This role partners closely with Finance, IT, Internal Audit, Compliance, and business stakeholders to strengthen control frameworks across end-to-end processes.

Responsibilities:

• Define and evaluate controls for SAP-enabled processes across Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and HR.
• Partner with IT and Business teams to ensure SAP S/4 configurations align with compliance requirements.
• Lead SOX control design and testing related to SAP and supporting applications.
• Identify and remediate control deficiencies and design gaps.
• Collaborate with external auditors and regulators during compliance reviews.
• Support risk assessments and provide recommendations for control automation opportunities.
• Maintain documentation of compliance processes, risk assessments, and control matrices.
• Provide training and guidance to project and business stakeholders on internal control requirements.
• Lead control standardization initiatives across business units and regions.
• Support SOX / internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) programs.
• Perform risk assessments and evaluate control design and operating effectiveness.
• Coordinate control testing, evidence collection, and remediation tracking.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and optimize controls.
• Perform additional duties and ad-hoc projects as required.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in internal controls, SOX, or IT compliance.
• Experience with SAP-enabled process design and controls.
• Strong understanding of audit methodologies and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Deep knowledge of control frameworks such as COSO and COBIT.
• Ability to bridge business process requirements with compliance standards.
• Experience in supporting large scale highly complex projects such as ERP transformation or SAP S/4 implementations highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills, build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work constructively in a team environment.
• Excellent communications and organizational skills to relate to all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and automated controls.
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor s degree in accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.