Manager, IT SOX

$82,500 - $187,990/Yr

PayPal - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Manager

Hybrid - San Jose, CA

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Manager, IT SOX at PayPal is responsible for overseeing the execution and delivery of the SOX IT Program, ensuring compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting, leveraging modern methodologies such as data analytics and robotics process automation. The position requires a deep understanding of PayPal's technology and security environment, as well as the ability to educate and guide system owners on control responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Company's SOX IT Program to ensure appropriate internal controls over financial reporting are designed and operating effectively.
• Assist with SOX scoping and risk assessment by staying current on changes that may impact internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to incorporate data analytics and testing automations throughout the SOX control environment.
• Lead and coordinate SOX co-sourcing partners, external auditors, and system/control owners for cohesive execution.
• Lead the controls design and operating effectiveness testing.
• Enforce documentation and testing quality standards.
• Identify, evaluate, and monitor the remediation of control deficiencies.
• Execute and report on SOX IT assessment status to management.
• Support innovation initiatives such as RPA, data analytics, and continuous monitoring.
• Educate and train system/control owners on the importance of controls and the SOX Program.
• Coordinate with first, second, and third lines of defense to maximize testing efficiencies.

Requirements

• 8+ years experience in public accounting or large company IT audit, IT risk consulting, and/or leading SOX program support/execution, preferably from Big 4.
• Professional certification including CISSP, CISA, CIA, and/or CPA.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Accounting, and/or Finance or equivalent experience.
• Experience in modernizing SOX compliance programs.
• Excellent knowledge of technology environments, including information security, infrastructure, data, and software development.
• Experience on large-scale system implementations, M&A integration, and/or ERP implementations.
• Deep understanding of risk management methodologies, frameworks, and principles (e.g., SOX, COBIT, NIST, CSA, ITIL, PCI).
• Project management skills and a desire to drive sustainable change.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, initiative, and integrity.
• High energy with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and deliver in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint, and prior experience with AuditBoard software is a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Employee shares options
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance