SOX Compliance Lead

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SOX Compliance Lead Description - At HP, we believe that the future of work is delivering growth and fulfillment through technology. We are a technology company born of the belief that companies should do more than just make a profit , t hey should make the world a better place. O ur technology – a product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions – was created to inspire this meaningful progress. We know that thoughtful ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time , and all it takes is one to change the world. HP’s Technology & Innovation Organization (TIO) is at the forefront of redefining how HP delivers value—driving the shift from a traditional hardware company to a technology leader that enables intelligence at the edge. Guided by a mission to elevate customer experiences through seamlessly integrated, AI‑driven solutions, TIO is building a secure, consistent, and innovative software ecosystem that unifies HP’s diverse product landscape. By championing software‑led transformation, fostering breakthrough innovation, and ensuring a cohesive “One HP” experience, TIO plays a critical role in shaping the future of how people interact with HP technology around the world. Job Summary HP is seeking a highly motivated and experienced SOX Compliance Lead to join our Security, Risk Management, & Compliance department which supports engineering in building customer trust, str engthening platform and product security, and enabling effective risk management and compliance . This role is a highly visible rol e managing and executing the compliance and internal control testing processes related to SOX. This role partners with Engineering, IT , F inance, I nternal A udit, and the E xternal A uditors to assess and ensure that internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) are designed and operatin g effectively . This role will also be essential in organizational efforts to further integrate Agentic AI within the SDLC to reduce compliance burden while still ensuring adherence to SOX and other security and privacy regulatory requirements and certifications. Responsibilities Manage and execute the SOX compliance program, including scoping, risk assessment, testing, and remediation activities. Identify and evaluate ITGCs across areas such as access controls, change management, system operations, and SDLC . Collaborate with control owners to ensure understanding, proper documentation, and implementation of IT control procedures. Perform walkthroughs and testing of controls for key financial systems and supporting infrastructure. Track, document, and communicate control deficiencies and remediation plans. Serve as a liaison between Engineering, IT, internal audit, and external auditors during SOX reviews. Assist with the development and maintenance of SOX documentation including risk/control matrices, process narratives, and flowcharts. Monitor and report on compliance status and risks to leadership through dashboards and reports. Provide guidance on control design and process improvements to enhance the overall IT control environment. Support other security and privacy compliance requirements such as ISO / SOC2, NIS2, DORA, EO 14117 , EU CRA, EU AI Act, GDPR , etc Support Shift-Left and Agentic AI efforts to improve the SDLC by moving testing and security ea rlier in the lifecycle and automating processes to reduce manual development and compliance efforts Qualifications Strong understanding of internal control over financial reporting (ICOFR), risk assessment, IT General Controls (ITGC), and PCAOB expectations Demonstrated experience testing ITGCs for applications, operating systems, and databases and reviewing / validating the completeness and accuracy of audit evidence Experience in constructively challenging internal and external auditors when appropriate , ensuring audit requests and findings are risk based, practical, and aligned with regulatory guidance A ttention to detail and quality, balanced with the ability to see the big picture and identify areas for process simplification Ability to proactively look ahead, anticipate questions, independently assess risk, think critically and creatively to achieve the best outcome, and elevate issues to the right level internally and externally to resolve Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications, presentation and influencing skills Strong planning and project management skills Education & Experience 8+ years of experience in IT Audit, IT Compliance, or a related discipline, with direct SOX IT compliance experience Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration , Accounting, Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science or related field Preferred certifications: CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP or similar certifications Required Knowledge & Skills Business Processes ICOFR IT General Controls IT Audit S ystem and Organization Controls (SOC) reports Preferred Knowledge & Skills A uditing Github or similar source code repositories A utomating compliance efforts to reduce manual burden Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance Control frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST AI RMF, ISO 2 7001, SOC2 , etc Familiarity with AI risk management Impact & Scope • Impacts function and leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Complexity • Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. Disclaimer • This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management. Salary: The pay range for this role is $105,050 to $161,800 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits: HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Long term/short term disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Life insurance Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure 11 paid holidays Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave ( US benefits overview ) The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. 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