IT Sox Compliance, Manager
Upwork ($UPWK) is the world’s work marketplace. We serve everyone from one-person startups to large, Fortune 100 enterprises with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and talent to work together in new ways that unlock their potential.
Last year, more than $3.8 billion of work was done through Upwork by skilled professionals who are gaining more control by finding work they are passionate about and innovating their careers.
Upwork is searching for a Manager of IT Sox Compliance to join its Sox Compliance and Internal Audit team and assist in the successful execution of Upwork’s Sox program. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player capable of overseeing IT general control and application control compliance walkthroughs and testing. This is a remote full-time position and will report directly to the Sr. Director of Sox Compliance and Internal Audit.
Your Responsibilities:
- Plan, scope, oversee, and manage the SOX IT general control and application control testing from design assessments, operating effectiveness and evaluation of control issues that may be identified to meet the Company’s SOX requirements
- Supervise the performance of the 3rd party service provider to ensure timely and quality results for the program
- Actively liaison with external IT audit team to assess and resolve IT audit matters
- Identify opportunities, provide recommendations, and gain stakeholder agreement on root cause of issues and appropriate corrective actions
- Review and assess new proposed IT changes at a holistic level to ensure a comprehensive end-to-end evaluation of financial risk landscape is considered and influence to ensure adequate controls are in place to minimize exposures for the Company
- Develop collaborative relationships with business and IT stakeholders
- Leverage technology in order to rationalize or automate control activities
- Oversee the review and documentation of service provider SOC reports
What it takes to catch our eye:
- Big 4 Accounting firm and/or internet/technology/marketplace industry experience
- CPA, ,CA, CIA, and / or CISA certifications
- Experience with Oracle R12 / Cloud and / or homegrown platform systems
- Past experience as an advisory/internal auditor or similar function is ideal
- Experience with ERP implementations
The annual base salary for this position in California and Washington ranges from $99,250 - $150,000. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salary for this position in California and Washington, and individual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for the annual bonus plan or sales incentive plan and eligibility to participate in our long term equity incentive program.
Come change how the world works.
At Upwork, you’ll shape talent solutions for how the world works today. We are a remote-first organization working together to create exciting remote work opportunities for a global community of professionals. While we have physical offices in San Francisco and Chicago, currently we also support hiring of corporate full-time employees in 19 states in the United States. Please speak with a member of our recruitment team to determine whether you are located in a state in which we are hiring corporate full-time employees.
At the core of our vibrant culture are shared values that form the foundation of our organization. These values revolve around trust, risk-taking, customer focus, and excellence. Our overarching mission is to create economic opportunities so that people have better lives. We foster an environment where individuals are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, nurturing personal and professional growth through development opportunities, mentorship programs, and participation in Upwork Belonging Communities.
We take pride in providing exceptional benefits to our employees. These include comprehensive medical insurance coverage for both you and your family, unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. To explore these benefits in detail, as well as gain insights into our company values, working principles, and the overall employee experience, we invite you to visit our Life at Upwork page.
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