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The Corporate SOX team plays a critical role in overseeing The Trade Desk’s financial compliance initiatives around the Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) internal controls program. The SOX Manager will join a lean team, reporting directly to the Director of SOX to manage and carry out the execution of management control testing and identify operational efficiencies. We are looking for a self-starter who not only possesses specific SOX program management skills but also supports a white-glove service to a wide variety of stakeholders.
What you'll do:
- Work closely with the SOX Director and members of the SOX team to execute management’s testing of business process controls.
- Perform control testing and review control test results.
- Utilize dashboards to track, monitor and deliver control test status details.
- Coordinate remediation of findings and deficiencies identified by SOX testers and external auditors, identify root causes, and advise control owners on internal control enhancements.
- Review controls to ensure adequate design and identification of key and non-key controls for critical processes/accounts, including rationalizing and optimizing controls through automation.
- Participate in the annual SOX risk assessment and scoping exercise.
- Serve as a liaison between management and the external auditors.
- Support management’s review of third-party assurance reports, such as SOC1 reports - including user controls mapping for gap identification and deficiency impact evaluations.
- Monitor changes in the organization and processes to ensure the SOX controls are updated, and the changes are communicated in a timely manner. Coordinate related documentation updates.
- Facilitate the use of data analytic techniques to drive opportunities for control improvements and control testing efficiencies.
- Provide guidance and training to management on SOX compliance and internal controls.
- Be an advisor and an authority on financial compliance and controls.
- Support special projects and the Company’s ERM program, as need. Collaborate with Corporate Accounting and Finance and IT Compliance teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field (accounting, finance, economics, etc.)
- 7+ years of progressive corporate and/or consulting experience with a focus on SOX internal controls
- Knowledge of internal control framework (specifically COSO) to assess control design and operational efficiency
- Extremely organized with a flexible mindset and willingness to embrace change
- Excellent EQ and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with AuditBoard, Fastpath and other internal control program management software is a plus
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and autonomous environment
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated with high personal and professional integrity, with a willingness to dig into anything and everything to support the business
The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
NY, CO, CA, and WA residents only: In accordance with NY, CO, CA, and WA law, the range provided is The Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as sales-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.
Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave