Senior Manager, SOX - IT

Summary

Join Instacart as a Senior Manager, SOX – IT, and lead the execution of IT General Controls (ITGC) compliance activities within the company's SOX program. This role ensures the company's IT control environment supports an efficient and effective internal control framework to comply with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). You will own all ITGC-related processes, including defining, testing, and optimizing IT controls over financial reporting (ICFR). This leadership position requires an experienced IT compliance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is adept at driving initiatives, identifying control weaknesses, and ensuring alignment with financial and operational audit standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Accounting, or a related field; relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CPA
• 10 years of experience in IT audit, SOX compliance, or risk management with a focus on ITGCs, preferably in a publicly traded company or Big Four public accounting firm
• Demonstrated expertise in identifying, designing, and testing IT controls to support compliance standards
• Deep knowledge of SOX 404, COSO framework, COBIT principles, IT security, and risk management practices
• Hands-on experience with ITGC domains, including access management, change management, and disaster recovery

Responsibilities

• Lead the IT general controls (ITGC) component of the SOX program, including managing the identification and evaluation of IT processes and risks
• Design and assess IT controls to support ICFR, such as access management, change management, and IT operations controls
• Ensure IT controls comply with SOX requirements while staying aligned with COSO and PCAOB standards
• Work with IT and finance stakeholders to resolve control deficiencies and drive remediation efforts in a timely and efficient manner
• Partner with IT teams to implement, document, and maintain effective IT controls
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to coordinate audit schedules, provide evidence, and address IT audit findings
• Perform periodic risk assessments related to IT processes and evaluate the impacts of system implementations or changes on the control environment
• Identify opportunities to automate IT controls and improve process efficiency
• Oversee testing efforts for ITGCs and collaborate on reporting outcomes to SOX leadership, executive management, and the Audit Committee
• Provide recommendations to address identified issues and ensure robust controls are in place
• Educate and train IT teams on the importance of ITGCs and best practices in compliance
• Mentor and guide other team members as a subject matter expert in ITGCs

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA, MIS, or equivalent) is a plus
• Experience managing IT SOX efforts for ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, Workday (etc)
• Familiarity with cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS, Azure) and related control implications
• Proven ability to communicate technical risks and control concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including senior executives and audit committees
• Strong leadership, project management, and organizational skills, with a results-oriented approach

Benefits

• Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work
• This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location
• Please review our Flex First remote work policy here
• Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role
• Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants
• Please read more about our benefits offerings here
• CA, NY, CT, NJ $176,000 — $195,000 USD
• WA $168,000 — $187,000 USD
• OR, DE, ME, MA, MD, NH, RI, VT, DC, PA, VA, CO, TX, IL, HI $161,000 — $179,000 USD
• All other states $146,000 — $162,000 USD