SOX Manager

Responsibilities

• Own and manage Kikoff's end-to-end SOX program, including scoping, risk assessment, control documentation, and remediation tracking
• Oversee the design and operating effectiveness testing of key controls, identifying deficiencies and driving remediation to closure
• Prepare and present SOX program updates to the CFO and Audit Committee, including status reporting, deficiency summaries, and remediation progress
• 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
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate controls as Kikoff's systems and processes evolve
• Build SOX awareness across the organization by educating control owners on their

Requirements

• We value extreme ownership, clear communication, a strong sense of craftsmanship, and the desire to create lasting work and work relationships.
• 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.
• 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
• CPA license preferred; strong working knowledge of PCAOB standards, COSO framework, and SOX 302/404 requirements
• Demonstrated ability to manage third-party consultants and cross-functional stakeholders without formal authority

Experience

• responsibilities and the importance of a well-controlled environment About You: 7+ years of

Benefits