SOX PMO Assessment Manager

Are you passionate about internal controls? The organization’s SOX program management office (PMO) is expanding and is committed to operational excellence and compliance at scale. We are seeking an Assessment Manager to oversee the execution and quality of our global SOX testing program. This role will define testing protocols, manage partner delivery, and ensure our control environment remains audit-ready, risk-aligned, and scalable. This role will work cross-functionally with finance, IT, and external auditors to ensure excellence in SOX compliance. As the Assessment Lead, this role will manage the execution engine of the SOX control testing program. This role will directly manage partner quality and delivery metrics, establish and maintain testing documentation and standards, and support remediation efforts-all while maintaining alignment with Public Company Accounting Oversight Board(PCAOB) expectations and internal audit quality standards.

Description

• Lead the planning and execution of SOX testing, including walkthroughs, test scripts, evidence evaluation, and conclusion documentation. • Manage co-sourced testing teams to ensure high-quality, timely, and consistent delivery. • Coordinate testing and remediation activities with external audit and co-sourced partner counterparts. • Define and maintain standardized testing methodologies, documentation protocols, and quality control practices. • Evaluate control exceptions, perform root cause analysis, and oversee remediation tracking in collaboration with stakeholders. • Engage with control owners on expectations that control performance evidence is complete, inspectable, and compliant with audit standards. • Support the integration of SOX automation and tooling to improve efficiency and data-driven insights in testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in SOX testing, internal audit, or external audit.
• 2 years proven experience managing, developing and coaching as the leader of a team.
• CPA, CIA, CISA and/or other certification required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 or large public company experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SOX testing methodologies, documentation standards, and control evaluation.
• Proven experience managing testing delivery across multiple functions or geographies.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to influence across teams.
• Experience with SOX lifecycle tools such as AuditBoard.
• Exposure to test automation and control performance monitoring.
• Experience managing SLA-based co-sourcing arrangements.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $182,500 and $274,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

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