Manager, SOX Compliance Business Process

About The Role

The Financial Risk Management SOX Assurance team plays a critical role in safeguarding Uber's financial integrity and ensuring compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. As a member of this team, you will be at the forefront of protecting the company's financial data and maintaining the trust of our stakeholders. You will work to assess, evaluate, and improve internal controls related to financial reporting, in alignment with Uber's commitment to doing the right thing and upholding the highest standards. This team plays a critical role in upholding FRM's core values-placing the right people in the right roles to ask the right questions, acting with integrity, and boldly approaching risk management to drive meaningful outcomes. This team is essential in upholding Uber's core values of putting people first, acting with integrity, and being bold in our approach to risk management.

Specifically, the FRM Assurance team is responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of the design, implementation and operating effectiveness of internal controls to mitigate financial reporting risks in accordance with the 2013 COS Framework to satisfy SOX requirements.

What You'll Do

• Strategic Leadership: Execute the overall SOX compliance strategy, aligning with Uber's financial risk management objectives and business goals.
• Program Management: Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of the SOX program for the relevant areas, ensuring timely completion of all activities and deliverables.
• Risk Assessment: Oversee the identification and assessment of financial reporting risks for the relevant areas, and ensure appropriate controls are in place to mitigate those risks.
• Control Evaluation: Evaluation of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) for business process controls, including the impact of related IT controls through collaboration with IT control specialists.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including internal and external auditors, and control owners.
• Deficiency Remediation: Manage the identification, tracking, and remediation of control deficiencies, ensuring timely resolution and implementation of corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the SOX program, including the use of technology and automation. Identify opportunities to leverage data analytics, FRM process automation, and other tools to streamline SOX processes.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop your direct reports, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of changes in SOX and other related regulations and best practices, and ensure the company's compliance program is updated accordingly. This includes monitoring changes to PCAOB auditing standards and SEC guidance.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports to key stakeholders and FRM leadership on the status of SOX compliance, key risks, and control effectiveness for related areas.
• Audit Tools and Techniques: Oversee the utilization of audit software and tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of SOX testing and monitoring.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field
• 6 years of experience in relevant areas including audit (internal or external), controls, compliance, consulting, or risk management
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certification is required
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate should possess the following additional skills:

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including senior management, auditors, and team members. This includes strong written and verbal communication, active listening, and the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills to identify and assess complex issues, evaluate risks, and develop effective solutions. This includes critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to make sound judgments under pressure.
• Adaptability and Change Management: Ability to adapt to changing regulatory requirements, business environments, and organizational priorities. This includes flexibility, resilience, and the ability to drive change effectively.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of Uber's business operations, financial performance, and strategic objectives, and the ability to align SOX activities with these goals.
• Ethical Judgment and Integrity: Strong ethical judgment and integrity, with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of professional conduct and compliance.
  
  

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$149,000 per year - USD$166,000 per year. You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits., For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$149,000 per year - USD$166,000 per year. You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.