IT Sox Compliance Lead

$111,480 - $148,630/Yr

Lumen Technologies - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Telecommunications

About the position

The IT Sox Compliance Lead at Lumen is responsible for supporting IT SOX controls and internal audits, collaborating with both internal and external auditors. This role involves validating IT General Controls (ITGC), driving process improvements, and participating in large-scale project testing to identify risks and gaps related to SOX controls. The position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to lead process change management while maintaining effective partnerships with control owners and audit teams.

Responsibilities

• Support IT SOX controls and internal audits working with both Internal Audit and external auditors.
• Partner with control owners to validate that ITGC have been completed timely and accurately.
• Drive process improvements related to controls.
• Participate in large-scale project testing for risks, gaps, and SOX controls.
• Track and organize SOX audits performed prior to Internal Audit and External Audit.
• Conduct risk assessments and test large-scale projects that impact SOX compliance.
• Lead special projects as requested.
• Identify and document simplified processes for improvement, replacing outdated processes where applicable.
• Help design and integrate new processes and provide training and assistance as needed.
• Lead reviews to ensure processes meet changing PCAOB and business unit conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, accounting, or other business discipline.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in IT SOX Audits, Internal Audit, risk consulting, or external audit.
• Strong knowledge of IT SOX process controls, methodology, and procedures.
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to review processes/data from various systems.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Ability to lead through process change management with strong process design and documentation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to produce results and solve complex problems under tight deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• CIA, CISA, and/or CPA certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance coverage
• Voluntary lifestyle benefits
• Short-term incentives or sales compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package enhancing physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing