Are you passionate about internal controls? The organization's SOX program management office ("PMO") is expanding and is committed to operational excellence and compliance at scale. As we innovate, the strength of our internal control environment remains foundational. We are seeking a SOX IT Advisory Lead to serve as a trusted advisor across our business and technology functions on process and controls design. This high-impact role will engage with stakeholders to drive scalable and sustainable process and control improvements for key IT systems and tools. This role will also serve as advisor for critical control design and play a key part in evolving the SOX program for the future.
Description
This role focuses on IT risk and controls across critical financial systems, partnering with IT, engineering, and security teams to support effective control design, system readiness, and advising on key technology change initiatives. • Advise IT and engineering teams on SOX requirements related to access, change management, job management, third-party service organization and system development life cycle (SDLC) controls. • Assess the SOX impact of new systems, enhancements, and automation initiatives. • Provide guidance on IT general, interface and automated control design in alignment with the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) framework and auditing standards. • Partner with technology stakeholders to identify scalable control automation opportunities. • Support IT control testing readiness and remediation oversight. • Deliver SOX training and enablement tailored for technical control owners.
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Minimum Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in IT SOX, IT risk advisory, or audit; experience in technology, micro services, SAP and SaaS environments preferred.
- 2+ years proven experience managing, developing and coaching as the leader of a team.
- CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP and/or other certification required
- Bachelor's degree in information systems, accounting, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in IT SOX, IT risk advisory, or audit; experience in technology, micro services, SAP and SaaS environments preferred.
- Strong understanding of IT general controls (ITGC), system risk, and SOX 404 requirements.
- Ability to communicate and translate technical concepts into risk language for business and audit stakeholders.
- Familiarity with automated controls, AI/ML risk considerations, or IT control monitoring tools.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $178,900 and $269,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .
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