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Senior ERP & SOX Compliance Program Manager
Irving TX -Hybrid
This is a highly visible role that will serve as the primary IT point of contact across Finance, Internal Audit, External Auditors, Information Security, Infrastructure, Enterprise Applications, and Executive Leadership to ensure enterprise systems are prepared for SOX compliance and public company requirements.
The ideal candidate will have experience owning or managing an enterprise ERP platform such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle ERP, NetSuite, Workday Financials, JD Edwards, or Infor, along with deep expertise in SOX compliance, IT General Controls (ITGC), audit readiness, and enterprise application governance.
Responsibilities
Lead the IT workstream for IPO readiness and SOX compliance initiatives.
Conduct pre-audit assessments of ERP and enterprise applications to evaluate compliance with SOX and ITrequirements.
Assess user access, role-based security, Segregation of Duties (SoD), privileged access, approval workflows, audit logging, change management, and financial reporting controls.
Identify compliance gaps, document risks, and develop remediation plans before external audits.
Coordinate remediation efforts across Application Development, Infrastructure, Security, Networking, Identity & Access Management, and Business teams.
Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, Internal Audit, Compliance, and External Auditors throughout the IPO readiness program.
Ensure IT controls, documentation, policies, procedures, and audit evidence are complete and audit-ready.
Review ERP integrations and automated processes to ensure data integrity and control effectiveness.
Provide executive-level reporting, risk tracking, governance, and status updates to leadership.
Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure all critical IT systems meet IPO and SOX compliance requirements.
Required Qualifications
10 years of experience in Enterprise Applications, ERP Management, IT Governance, Technical Program Management, or related IT leadership roles.
5 years of experience owning or managing an enterprise ERP platform such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle ERP, NetSuite, Workday Financials, JD Edwards, or Infor.
Strong experience with SOX compliance, IT General Controls (ITGC), application controls, and audit readiness.
Experience supporting internal and external audits, preferably working with Big Four audit firms.
Strong understanding of ERP security, user provisioning, Segregation of Duties (SoD), Identity & Access Management (IAM), change management, SDLC controls, release management, financial reporting controls, audit logging, and governance.
Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives involving IT, Finance, Audit, Security, and executive leadership.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting IPO readiness or publicly traded organizations.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or Business Central experience.
Experience with ERP implementations, upgrades, or enterprise transformations.
Knowledge of COBIT, COSO, NIST, or other IT governance frameworks.
PMP, CISA, CISSP, CPA, or similar certifications are a plus.
Key Skills: ERP Governance, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle ERP Cloud, Oracle E-Business Suite, NetSuite, Workday Financials, JD Edwards, Infor, SOX Compliance, SOX 404, IT General Controls (ITGC), Application Controls, Segregation of Duties (SoD), Identity & Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), User Access Reviews, Change Management, Release Management, SDLC, Audit Readiness, Internal Audit, External Audit, Financial Systems, Enterprise Applications, Risk Assessment, Control Design, Governance, IPO Readiness, Executive Stakeholder Management, Cross-functional Leadership, Program Management.