Shield AI

Shield AI

Director, SOX Compliance (R5388)

United States · Director · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$170k-$300kDetected 1 day ago
CybersecurityComplianceProject ManagementAccountingSAPAuditingProcess ImprovementERPRecruitingHRISLeadershipCommunicationMentoringPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsSarbanes-OxleyInternal AuditNetSuite

About the role

  • Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft.
  • For more information, visit www.shield.ai.
  • Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead the company's end-to-end SOX 404 compliance program, including business process, entity-level, and IT general controls (ITGCs).
  • Partner with control owners to document, assess, and improve key business processes and internal controls.
  • Evaluate control deficiencies, facilitate root cause analysis, and drive remediation efforts through successful closure.
  • Collaborate with Finance Transformation, ERP, and business system implementation teams to ensure appropriate controls are designed into new processes and technologies.
  • Drive automation and continuous monitoring opportunities to improve efficiency and control effectiveness.
  • Develop executive-level reporting and present SOX program status, risks, and remediation progress to senior leadership and Audit Committee stakeholders.
  • Establish and maintain SOX policies, methodologies, documentation standards, and training programs.
  • Support broader internal control, governance, and enterprise risk initiatives as needed.
  • Help define the future organizational structure of the SOX function, including recruiting, mentoring, and developing team members as the program expands.
  • As the Director of SOX Compliance, you will build, lead, and continuously improve the company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program in support of a high-growth, public-company environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, external audit, accounting, or internal controls.
  • Experience leading SOX programs for publicly traded companies or organizations preparing for public company readiness.
  • Strong knowledge of SOX 404 requirements, COSO Internal Control Framework, and SEC reporting environment.
  • Experience with business process controls, entity-level controls, and IT general controls.
  • Experience managing external auditors and coordinating complex compliance activities across multiple functions.
  • Proven ability to identify process improvement opportunities while maintaining a strong control environment.

Nice to have

  • Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, hardware, or other complex operational environments.
  • Experience supporting ERP implementations or major systems transformations (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, etc.).
  • Experience with GRC platforms such as AuditBoard, Workiva, Archer, ServiceNow GRC, or similar technologies.
  • Experience leading SOX readiness for IPOs or scaling public-company compliance programs.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity controls, automated controls, and emerging technologies supporting compliance.
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement experience.
  • All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
  • Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. ### Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Compensation

  • Develop and maintain the annual SOX strategy, risk assessment, scoping, testing plan, and compliance calendar.
  • Coordinate management's annual SOX assessment and support external audit requirements to ensure timely completion.

Benefits

  • Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.
  • We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Company info

  • Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
  • With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
  • If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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