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SOX IT Controls Lead

Stripe

Seattle, San Francisco

On-site

Full-time

1mo ago

Compensation

$165,900 - $248,900

Benefits & Perks

•Competitive salary and equity package

•Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

•Parental leave

•401(k) matching

•Flexible work arrangements

•Professional development budget

•Equity

•Healthcare

•Parental Leave

•Flexible Hours

•Learning

Required Skills

PostgreSQL

Python

Node.js

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Role details

SOX IT Controls Lead:

Who we are

About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About the team

Finance is the strategic engine that drives rigorous decision making and acts as the financial stewards of Stripe's businesses - and we'd like your help. Stripe is building a world class Controllership team, which is responsible for the corporate SOX program. Stripe is seeking a bar-raising IT Controls Specialist to join its SOX team. This team is responsible for the global design and implementation of Stripe's SOX program. We seek a candidate that is excited by the challenge of working for a hyper-growth company that is focused on expanding the economic infrastructure of the internet.

What you’ll do

The SOX IT Controls Lead is a key member of Stripe’s Internal Controls over Financial Reporting Compliance function within the Chief Accounting Organization, building confidence for our investor community through implementing a strong ICFR program.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be a subject matter expert with a robust background in SOX, IT system change management, IT system access, IT job scheduling and operations, business applications, cross-functional collaboration, and Project Management. You will partner closely with the Technology GRC Team that oversees IT systems internal controls over all in-scope SOX systems, IT policies, procedures, change management, access, job scheduling/operations, and project management for the Company. You will report to and work closely with the Head of ICFR Compliance for the following:

Responsibilities

Provide strategic thinking, thought leadership, and guidance on identifying gaps in IT/3rd Party Application controls and designing a proactive risk assessment and inform the design of IT/3rd Party Application controls controls as needed
Prepare and maintain clear, detailed, and accurate SOX IT documentation, including system diagrams, control descriptions, and risk control matrices
Analyze internal controls adequacy and guidance on the creation of new controls based on identified control gaps
Partnering with Technology GRC, provide guidance, assessment, and oversight on the governance of change management, and system access, and job monitoring/scheduling controls; and provide recommendations on the next level of maturity strategy/roadmap and standards
Coordinate ITGC and SOX-related activities with systems owners, cross-functional control owners, external auditors, and outside SOX consultants
Update and maintain company-wide control standards, perform SOX/audit projects, and provide control-related training to process owners
Update and align IT processes, systems, controls, and policies to industry standards and drive remediation efforts for any identified deficiencies
Manage the testing of ITGCs/3rd Party Application controls, including direct interaction with independent auditors on internal control testing
Act as a hands-on leader and SOX Compliance subject matter expert who works with Technology GRC, accounting, and cross-functional process owners to help achieve ongoing design, review, testing, and remediation of the IT systems controls
Be a thought leader on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, and automation solutions
Conduct and/or manage special projects and ad hoc requests to support the senior leadership team and other duties as assigned

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Explicit requirements

Big 4 audit firm or equivalent audit experience required
Experience in a highly automated environment, preferably in a technology company is required; online payments company and ecommerce, specifically, is a plus

Minimum requirements

12+ years of work experience in managing and/or assessing SOX programs;
Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree a plus in Accounting, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline
Technical certification required (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA)
Developed expertise and extensive experience with leading and performing SOX IT program design, control implementation, and monitoring of SOX program
Experience in implementing internal controls in early stage public companies is strongly preferred
Experience working with JIRA and Audit Board is a plus
Strong communication skills, including presenting to and influencing senior business leaders
Demonstrated success managing concurrent workstreams/projects independently

In-office expectations

Office-assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in our Bucharest, Romania site have an 80% in-office expectation, and those in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico and Bengaluru, India work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in-office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible.

Pay and benefits

The annual US base salary range for this role is $165,900 - $248,900. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.

Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.

Office locations

Seattle, or South San Francisco HQ

Team

Controllership

Job type

Full time

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At Stripe, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. At Stripe, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us.

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