Lead, SOX Readiness & Controls (Fintech)

TL;DR

Lead, SOX Readiness & Controls (Fintech): Building and leading the implementation of a scalable SOX compliance program for a newly acquired business with an accent on internal control design, documentation, and audit preparedness. Focus on driving finance transformation through automation and leveraging AI-driven insights to modernize the control environment.

Location: Hybrid - Draper, UT

Company

A leading provider of in-store and e-commerce lease-to-own solutions and a subsidiary of PROG Holdings.

What you will do

• Act as the primary liaison between control owners, management, external advisory firms, and auditors to align expectations and manage requests.
• Review and refine advisory firm deliverables, such as flowcharts and risk & control matrices, to ensure accuracy and audit compliance.
• Own and maintain SOX documentation and lead walkthroughs for business process controls and IT General Controls (ITGCs).
• Identify control gaps and deficiencies, perform root cause analysis, and partner with stakeholders to develop remediation plans.
• Identify opportunities to streamline or automate control activities to reduce manual effort.
• Collaborate with Finance and Technology teams to support control design within ERP/HCM platforms like Workday.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work hybrid in Draper, UT.
• 7+ years of experience in SOX 404, internal control advisory, audit, or risk management.
• Strong control documentation skills, including the ability to build clear flowcharts and draft controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without authority.

Nice to have

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar professional certifications.
• Experience with GRC tools such as Diligent or AuditBoard.
• Hands-on experience with Workday ERP/HCM platforms and their SOX implications.
• Experience with SOX readiness for newly public environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and bonus potential.
• Full health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and paid parental leave.
• Company matched 401k and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time.
• Tuition reimbursement and charitable gift matching.