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As the IT SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) Compliance Manager, you will step into a high-visibility role where you can leave your mark by modernizing and strengthening Appian's IT internal controls. This isn't just about checking compliance boxes - it's about driving innovation, championing automation, and designing scalable control environments as we continue to grow.
Job Responsibility
Lead and Design: Oversee the annual IT SOX risk assessment, scoping, and materiality determinations, while leading the design, implementation, and monitoring of IT general controls (ITGCs) and IT application controls (ITACs)
Partner and Advise: Serve as a primary liaison with internal and external auditors, fostering alignment on testing strategies, walkthroughs, and evidence requests while acting as the strategic IT SOX advisor to FinOps and Business Technology teams
Modernize and Automate: Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate IT controls, continuous control monitoring, and data analytics
Maintain and Document: Own the upkeep and evolution of comprehensive control documentation, including process flowcharts and risk matrices, and facilitate key review procedures like user access reviews
Remediate and Improve: Drive the timely remediation of IT control deficiencies, partnering across the business to design and execute sustainable, long-term corrective actions
Requirements
5+ years of progressive experience in IT Audit, IT Compliance, or IT SOX, with significant exposure to public company environments
Deep understanding of SOX 404, PCAOB standards, the COSO framework, and best practices for IT control design, testing, and maintenance
Hands-on experience with core finance and operational processes, as well as exposure to ERP systems, subledgers, and workflow tools (e.g., NetSuite, Workday)
Proven ability to build relationships and influence senior leaders (such as the Controller and Head of Internal Audit) without direct authority
Exceptional communication skills, with a track record of translating complex technical control concepts into actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders
Nice to have
Professional certification such as CISA, CPA, CIA, CA, or CRMA
Experience working within high-growth, technology-driven companies, financial services, fintech, or crypto environments
Proficiency with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools, with Workiva experience being a strong plus
Familiarity with control automation technologies, data analytics tools, or automated monitoring solutions
What we offer
health coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support