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As a SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and strengthening Appian’s controls to ensure accurate financial reporting as well as protecting our financial systems by driving SOX compliance across key business processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to build and audit scalable Appian solutions that keep our controls robust in a fast-paced technology landscape. This role is based at our HQ in McLean, VA.
Job Responsibility:
Define and maintain the enterprise SOX business process control framework, including scoping, risk assessment, control design standards, and documentation requirements
Ensure alignment of the SOX program with evolving business activities, new products, system changes, and external regulatory expectations
Oversee annual SOX risk assessment, scoping, and materiality determinations for business processes
Lead the design and implementation of key and non‑key business controls, including manual, automated, and IT‑dependent controls
Drive timely remediation of control deficiencies, including the design and implementation of sustainable corrective actions
Partner across all areas of the business, including Finance, Operations, and Technology
Coordinate with internal and external auditors by serving as the primary liaison for SOX business controls and process testing, walkthroughs, and evidence requests
Drive continuous improvement and automation by seeking and identifying opportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate controls
Requirements:
5+ years of progressive experience in SOX, internal controls, internal audit, or risk management, with significant exposure to public company environments
Strong technical understanding of SOX 404, PCAOB standards, COSO framework, and best practices for business process control design and testing
Proven ability to work effectively with senior leaders (Controller, Head of Internal Audit, business and product leaders) and to influence without direct authority
Deep experience with core finance and operational processes (e.g., revenue recognition, financial reporting, procurement, disbursements, payroll, digital asset movement and safeguarding, etc.)
Experience in managing key ITGCs and ITACs
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex control concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non‑experts
Professional certification such as CPA, CA, CIA, CISA, or CRMA is preferred
Experience in high‑growth, technology‑driven or financial services / crypto / fintech companies preferred
Familiarity with ERP systems and subledgers, workflow tools, and control automation technologies (e.g., NetSuite, Workiva, Workday, RPA, data analytics, continuous control monitoring, etc.)
Nice to have:
Professional certification such as CPA, CA, CIA, CISA, or CRMA is preferred
Experience in high‑growth, technology‑driven or financial services / crypto / fintech companies preferred
What we offer:
Health coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support