SOX PMO Associate

Full job description
Are you passionate about internal controls? We are looking to hire someone to join the organization’s global Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program management office (PMO). Reporting directly to the SOX PMO Manager, this role will provide support scoping, planning, design guidance and use of technology in partnership with our control and compliance teams to achieve our program objectives.

Description

This role encompasses supporting business and IT teams with design and guidance for business process and IT domains, focusing on key financial and operational processes such as close and consolidation, information technology, order to cash, procure to pay, treasury, tax, and others. Partner closely with business, finance, operations, IT, engineering, and security teams to guide effective control design, monitor changes, and support system readiness in a dynamic environment. The role also includes contributing to key technology initiatives that enable more efficient and sustainable control performance, monitoring and testing. • Partner with PMO leadership, finance, IT and operations teams on SOX requirements, including risk assessment, readiness efforts, and control design. • Assist business and IT process owners through organizational or system changes. • Contribute to the rationalization and optimization of key controls, reports and application controls. • Advise control owners on control deficiency evaluations, root cause analysis, and preferred remediation plans. • Contribute to the SOX enablement efforts for control owners, compliance teams, such as training, guidance, and team communications. • Use effective communication and influencing skills to achieve program goals.

Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of experience in SOX, internal controls, IT audit, internal audit, or external audit.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of financial reporting risk and the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) internal control framework.
Experience in testing SOX controls, including business process, IT automated, interface, and/or IT general controls (ITGC).
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership with a collaborative mindset.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
Understanding of SOX 404 and 302 requirements.
Experience with project management tools and GRC workflow tools
Adept at working with cross-functional teams.
Experience in control rationalization and end-to-end process reviews, including use of process mining and/or analytics tools.
Experience in SAP control design and testing.
Knowledge of analytics and automation solutions to optimize control performance and testing.
CPA, CIA, CISA and/or equivalent certification a plus.

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 $137,900 and $207,300, 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 . Read more