IT SOX Compliance Lead

Job Summary: The IT SOX Compliance Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating IT-related Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal control standards. This role involves managing IT SOX testing, developing and tracking management action plans for identified deficiencies, providing status updates on remediation commitments, and ensuring the ongoing collection and documentation of process-related control evidence throughout the fiscal year. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT governance, risk management, and compliance, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in IT SOX compliance or related fields.

Key Responsibilities:

• SOX Testing Coordination: Plan, execute, and oversee IT SOX testing processes, collaborating with internal teams and external auditors to ensure comprehensive evaluation of IT controls.
• Deficiency Management: Assist in the development of management action plans to address gaps/risks and monitor progress to ensure timely remediation.
• Remediation Status Updates: Provide regular, detailed status reports on remediation commitments to stakeholders, including senior management and audit teams.
• Control Evidence Collection: Manage the ongoing collection, documentation, and organization of process-related control evidence to support SOX compliance throughout the fiscal year.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate and enhance IT control processes to strengthen compliance, mitigate risks, and improve operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with IT, internal controls, and audit teams to align SOX compliance efforts with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Training and Guidance: Provide guidance to IT teams on SOX requirements, control frameworks, and best practices to foster a culture of compliance.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT SOX compliance, IT audit, or IT governance and risk management, with a proven track record in coordinating SOX testing and remediation activities.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MS in Information Systems) or certifications (e.g., CISSP, CPA, or CRISC) are preferred
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong understanding of IT general controls (ITGC), application controls, and SOX 404 requirements.
  • Familiarity with frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, or NIST.
  • Proficiency in GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) tools and software (e.g., AuditBoard, Workiva, or similar).
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address control deficiencies effectively.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with cross-functional teams and present to senior leadership.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy in evidence collection and documentation.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of regulatory compliance requirements, particularly Sarbanes-Oxley, and their application to IT environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Big Four or other leading audit firms.
• Knowledge of IT systems, including platforms (e.g., SAP, Salesforce, Workday) and cloud-based environments.
• Prior experience in a publicly traded company with SOX compliance obligations.

Work Environment:

• Full-time position, with potential for hybrid or remote work depending on organizational policies.
• Occasional travel may be required for audits or team collaboration.
• Fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and proactive problem-solving.

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers' requirements. Beyond that, you'll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We'll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.