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Accounting - Finance
SOX PMO Business Advisory Manager
Accounting - Finance
#627246
Remote / WFH
Job Description
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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 Risk Advisory Business Manager to serve as a trusted advisor across the business functions. This high-impact role will drive scalable, risk-aligned control design and play a key part in evolving the SOX program for the future.
Description
This role focuses on business process risk advisory across key process areas like close and consolidation, order to cash, procure to pay, treasury, tax and other specialized areas. This role will partner closely with business, finance and operations teams to guide control design and monitor for control changes within a dynamic business environment. • Advise finance and operations teams on SOX scoping, risk evaluation, and control design and performance requirements. • Guide business process owners through organizational or system changes, ensuring control integrity and scalability. • Assess new initiatives for control impact and support readiness planning. • Support rationalization and optimization of business process controls, key reports and process-level application controls. • Facilitate deficiency evaluations, root cause analysis, and practical remediation strategies, as needed. • Lead enablement efforts for business control owners, including training, guidance, and communications.
Minimum Qualifications
8+ years of experience in SOX, business process risk, internal audit, or public accounting; technology industry preferred.
2+ years proven experience managing, developing and coaching as the leader of a team.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or equivalent.
CPA, CIA, CISA and/or other certification required
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of experience in SOX, business process risk, internal audit, or public accounting; technology industry preferred.
Deep understanding of financial reporting risk and the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) internal control framework, including scoping and risk assessment.
Exceptional executive communication and project management skills.
Strong business acumen and experience working with cross-functional teams.
Deep experience in control rationalization and end-to-end process knowledge, including use of process mining and/or analytics tools.
Familiarity with automated business controls design, continuous monitoring techniques and testing automation solutions.
Experience supporting SAP ERP implementations or other large scale transformation initiatives.
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 $182,500 and $274,800, 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, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .
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 Risk Advisory Business Manager to serve as a trusted advisor across the business functions. This high-impact role will drive scalable, risk-aligned control design and play a key part in evolving the SOX program for the future.
Description
This role focuses on business process risk advisory across key process areas like close and consolidation, order to cash, procure to pay, treasury, tax and other specialized areas. This role will partner closely with business, finance and operations teams to guide control design and monitor for control changes within a dynamic business environment. • Advise finance and operations teams on SOX scoping, risk evaluation, and control design and performance requirements. • Guide business process owners through organizational or system changes, ensuring control integrity and scalability. • Assess new initiatives for control impact and support readiness planning. • Support rationalization and optimization of business process controls, key reports and process-level application controls. • Facilitate deficiency evaluations, root cause analysis, and practical remediation strategies, as needed. • Lead enablement efforts for business control owners, including training, guidance, and communications.
Minimum Qualifications
8+ years of experience in SOX, business process risk, internal audit, or public accounting; technology industry preferred.
2+ years proven experience managing, developing and coaching as the leader of a team.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or equivalent.
CPA, CIA, CISA and/or other certification required
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of experience in SOX, business process risk, internal audit, or public accounting; technology industry preferred.
Deep understanding of financial reporting risk and the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) internal control framework, including scoping and risk assessment.
Exceptional executive communication and project management skills.
Strong business acumen and experience working with cross-functional teams.
Deep experience in control rationalization and end-to-end process knowledge, including use of process mining and/or analytics tools.
Familiarity with automated business controls design, continuous monitoring techniques and testing automation solutions.
Experience supporting SAP ERP implementations or other large scale transformation initiatives.
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 $182,500 and $274,800, 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, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .
