Senior Manager, IT SOX Compliance

Faire • San Francisco, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Faire is an online wholesale marketplace built on the belief that the future is local — independent retailers around the globe are doing more revenue than Walmart and Amazon combined, but individually, they are small compared to these massive entities. At Faire, we're using the power of tech, data, and machine learning to connect this thriving community of entrepreneurs across the globe. Picture your favorite boutique in town — we help them discover the best products from around the world to sell in their stores. With the right tools and insights, we believe that we can level the playing field so that small businesses everywhere can compete with these big box and e-commerce giants. By supporting the growth of independent businesses, Faire is driving positive economic impact in local communities, globally. We’re looking for smart, resourceful and passionate people to join us as we power the shop local movement. If you believe in community, come join ours.
We are seeking a Senior Manager of IT SOX compliance to lead our IT SOX compliance work. This individual will have extensive experience working cross-functionally with IT, Engineering, and Security teams, managing internal and external audit requests, and performing deep technical risk assessments to ensure the integrity of our systems. The ideal candidate should be a proactive leader and someone who excels at auditing complex tech environments, challenging the status quo, and building scalable control frameworks in a high-growth company. This role reports to our Director of SOX and is required to follow our hybrid, 3 day a week work model out of our San Francisco office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in information systems, accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of one certification in Auditing and Information Security Domains like CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISPP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
• 10+ overall years of audit experience in IT SOX Compliance, IT Audit, or IT Risk Management with deep hands-on knowledge of SOX and IT general controls.
• Background in Big Four or equivalent experience as a SOX IT program leader in public companies
• Familiarity with financial statement audits, ICFR, and collaborating with financial auditors on integrated audits
• Outstanding communication skills to influence and collaborate with partners at all levels
• Strong project management skills, ability to manage competing priorities and workload
• Proficiency in audit tools such as AuditBoard or similar platforms
• Resourceful and not afraid to roll up your sleeves

Nice To Haves

• Experience with technology-intensive companies or platform marketplace is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the end-to-end IT SOX program including risk assessment, scoping, control design, and the evaluation of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and IT Application Controls (ITACs)
• Serve as a key liaison to IT and Engineering control owners ensuring clear ownership, timely execution, and effective resolution of control gaps while maintaining SOX independence.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, ensuring seamless coordination of testing and timely remediation of identified IT deficiencies.
• Drive efficiencies and program maturity by leveraging data analytics, automation, and tooling to transition from traditional point-in-time testing to more continuous, sustainable monitoring approaches where appropriate
• Provide independent oversight of management owned IT remediation efforts, assess whether root causes are appropriately addressed, and validate effectiveness through independent testing
• Partner with the Director of SOX to deliver clear, concise SOX updates and metrics to senior leadership and the Audit Committee, translating complex technical and IT risks into business relevant insights and recommendations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior