
Senior Director, SOX
Instacart
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $225,000 - $285,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead the end-to-end SOX compliance program, driving continuous improvement and maturation
- Assess and enhance scoping methodology to ensure appropriate coverage of in-scope systems, processes, and controls
- Refine process narratives, risk-control matrices, and control documentation for clarity and completeness
- Execute risk assessments to validate and prioritize key financial, operational, and IT controls
- Ensure compliance with Section 404(b) of SOX and PCAOB audit standards
- Identify and implement efficiency opportunities while maintaining control effectiveness
- Report regularly to the CFO, Audit Committee, and SteerCo on SOX program status, risks, and deficiencies
- Serve as primary liaison with external auditors for SOX-related matters
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field
- CPA, CISA, or CIA certification required (CPA strongly preferred)
- 15+ years of progressive, hands-on SOX compliance experience, with significant time spent in technical SOX roles (not general internal audit)
- Deep, demonstrable expertise in ITGCs and ITACs
- Proven track record of successfully strengthening and maturing SOX programs
- Comprehensive knowledge of SOX regulations, COSO framework, PCAOB standards, and US GAAP
- Strong executive presence with ability to educate and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Stock options
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
SOX compliancerisk assessmentsITGCsITACsprocess narrativesrisk-control matricescontrol documentationfinancial controlsoperational controlsIT controls
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscritical thinking skillscommunication skillsexecutive presenceinfluencing skillsstakeholder engagement
Certifications
CPACISACIA