Kikoff
SOX Manager
San Francisco · Exec
Sponsorship not specified$200k-$225kDetected 64 days ago
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About the role
- You will also provide regular updates to Kikoff's Audit Committee, giving this role meaningful visibility at the board level.
- The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically grounded in internal controls, and comfortable operating in a pre-IPO environment where the SOX program is still being built rather than simply maintained.
- The position will initially be an individual contributor role and will be located in our San Francisco office (in office 3 days/week).
Responsibilities
- Own and manage Kikoff's end-to-end SOX program, including scoping, risk assessment, control documentation, and remediation tracking
- Partner with control owners across accounting, finance, engineering, legal and ops to document, test, and maintain internal controls over financial reporting
- Oversee the design and operating effectiveness testing of key controls, identifying deficiencies and driving remediation to closure
- Coordinate with external auditors on SOX-related matters, including walkthroughs, testing support, and issue resolution
- Develop and maintain SOX documentation including risk and control matrices (RCMs), process narratives, and flowcharts
- Build SOX awareness across the organization by educating control owners on their responsibilities and the importance of a well-controlled environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage third-party consultants and cross-functional stakeholders without formal authority
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in internal controls, SOX compliance, or external audit, including Big 4 public accounting experience
- Experience with, or strong familiarity in, highly automated processes, system implementations, change management, and automated/IT-dependent controls
Nice to have
- Background at a high-growth technology or fintech company preferred
Compensation
- $200,000 - $225,000 USD
Company info
- As the SOX Manager you will report to the CFO and play a central role in building and maintaining Kikoff's internal controls infrastructure as the company scales toward a public offering.
- You will serve as the primary owner of Kikoff's SOX program, coordinating across our teams to ensure the company maintains a well-controlled environment.
Equal opportunity
- Kikoff Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
- We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
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