Manager, Assurance, Risk & Compliance
GoDaddy
Job Summary
At GoDaddy, we are seeking a Manager, SOX Compliance & Risk Management, to join our Finance team. This role will play a key part in driving high-quality execution of our SOX compliance efforts across the full annual SOX cycle, leveraging technology, including AI, to optimize execution. We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive team member who will help test and evaluate business process control enhancement opportunities, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the SOX program. Responsibilities include assisting in driving the SOX program, maintaining documentation, identifying control deficiencies, and contributing to program improvement through automation.
Must Have
- 4+ years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit or external audit
- Recent public accounting background from a Big 4 Firm
- Strong understanding of SOX 404 and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT)
- Experience testing SOX controls and automating SOX testing
- CPA (or equivalent), CIA, CISA, or other relevant certifications
Good to Have
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance, computer information systems or related field
Perks & Benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes)
- Bonus/incentive eligibility
- Equity grants
- Participation in employee stock purchase plan
- Competitive health benefits
- Family-friendly benefits including parental leave
- Diverse culture and Employee Resource Groups
- Support for entrepreneurs/side hustles
Job Description
Join our team
At GoDaddy, we are seeking a Manager, SOX Compliance & Risk Management, to join our Finance team! This role will play a key part in driving high-quality execution of our SOX compliance efforts across the full annual SOX cycle, leveraging technology, including AI, to optimize execution.
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive team member who will help test and evaluate business process control enhancement opportunities, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the SOX program. This role reports to the Senior Manager, SOX Compliance & Risk Management.
What you'll get to do...
- Assist in driving the SOX program by supporting SOX compliance activities including performing walkthroughs and testing of business process controls, while ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and industry standard processes
- Help maintain and improve SOX-related documentation, risk assessments, and reporting, leveraging automation tools where possible
- Identify control deficiencies and trends, and partner with internal teams to support remediation planning
- Contribute to ongoing program improvement by identifying opportunities for control testing automation and helping oversee the design of control testing automation with our automation team
- Maintain strong cross-functional relationships across business and IT stakeholders to support program objectives
Your experience should include...
- 4+ years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit or external audit
- Recent public accounting background from a Big 4 Firm
- Strong understanding of SOX 404 and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT)
- Experience testing SOX controls and automating SOX testing
- CPA (or equivalent), CIA, CISA, or other relevant certifications
You might also have...
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance, computer information systems or related field