District Partners is proud to partner with our client to identify an accomplished Director to lead our global Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program. This is a leadership role responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling an internal control framework to support growth and public company readiness.

You will partner cross-functionally to build and maintain a best-in-class control environment, operational excellence, and build a culture of accountability across the organization.

What You'll Do:

• Lead our end-to-end global SOX 404 compliance program, including annual risk assessments, scoping, control design, testing, and remediation under the COSO framework
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of internal controls professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Partner with Engineering, Product, and IT to design, monitor, and document automated controls and system dependencies for our core financial and operational systems
• Serve as a trusted advisor on IT general controls (ITGCs), including system access, change management, and data integrity for all in-scope systems
• Prepare and present clear, actionable reports on SOX compliance, control deficiencies, and remediation progress to executive leadership and the Audit Committee
• Manage the relationship with external auditors, coordinating annual testing, process walkthroughs, and timely resolution of any findings
• Drive SOX readiness and integration for any future acquisitions, ensuring a seamless onboarding of new processes and controls
• Focus on continuous improvement and automation of controls across key business cycles

What You'll Have:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or risk management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Preference for prior experience in fintech, or start-up environments
• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification is required
• Deep expertise in SOX 404 requirements, the COSO 2013 framework, and PCAOB auditing standards
• Proven success building and scaling a SOX program in a high-growth, global technology company; prior public company experience is required.
• A combination of “Big 4” public accounting and corporate industry experience is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of IT general controls (ITGCs) and hands-on experience with complex financial systems
• Experience working with NetSuite preferred
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional initiatives.
• A proactive, self-starter mindset with strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Compensation & Perks:

• Competitive full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company
• This is a role based in our Dallas office, with a mandatory in-office presence four days per week.
• Performance-based bonuses