Head of IT SOX (AI)

TL;DR

Head of IT SOX (AI): Leading and managing the organization's IT SOX compliance program with an accent on IT General Controls, application controls, and system/process risk assessments. Focus on building scalable, automated compliance solutions using AI and ensuring pre-IPO and post-IPO readiness for a public company.

Location: Hybrid in San Francisco, CA. Office attendance required at least 25% of the time.

Salary: $300,000–$360,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a public benefit corporation focused on creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems for societal benefit.

What you will do

• Lead the end-to-end IT SOX compliance program, including planning, scoping, testing, remediation, and reporting activities.
• Design, implement, and monitor IT General Controls (ITGCs) and application controls across critical systems.
• Pioneer the use of AI and automation technologies to enhance control effectiveness, continuous monitoring, and risk detection.
• Partner with Engineering, Security, IT, DevOps, and Finance teams to implement scalable controls.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors on IT SOX matters and manage audit requests.
• Strengthen internal control maturity as the company scales through pre-IPO readiness and as a public company.

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on IT audit and SOX compliance experience, preferably in both Big 4 and in-house leadership roles.
• Proven ability to establish or scale SOX IT compliance programs at newly public or pre-IPO companies.
• Deep understanding of ITGCs, application controls, and risk assessments.
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field required.
• English: B2 required.

Nice to have

• Experience with Workday, Salesforce, NetSuite, GitHub, or other enterprise business systems.
• CISA, CIA, CPA, or similar certification.
• Interest in or experience applying AI/ML technologies to audit, compliance, or risk management processes.
• Familiarity with auditing modern software development environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including optional equity donation matching.
• Generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours.
• Collaborative work environment focused on high-impact AI research.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion with a range of diverse perspectives.
• Visa sponsorship available.