It governance, it budget and sox compliance manager

Leadership role responsible for establishing and maintaining robust IT governance frameworks, ensuring disciplined IT financial management, and guaranteeing full compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements. This position provides oversight across IT policies, standards, financial planning, internal controls, and regulatory compliance, enabling transparency, accountability, and audit readiness across the IT organization.

• IT Governance
  • Define, implement, and continuously improve a governance framework for all the technology initiatives including the whole lifecycle from needs identification to project execution and deployment.
  • Establish and maintain IT policies, standards, procedures, and decision‑making authorities.
  • Ensure alignment between business objectives and IT strategy, investments, and priorities.
  • Lead IT risk management activities, including identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting of IT‑related risks.
  • Act as a key interface with executive management and governance bodies (e.g., Steering Committees).
• IT Budget & Financial Management
  • Own the IT budgeting process, including annual planning, forecasting, and multi‑year financial roadmaps.
  • Monitor IT spend, cost allocations, and financial performance against budget, identifying risks, savings, and optimization opportunities.
  • Partner with Finance to ensure transparency, accuracy, and compliance in IT financial reporting.
  • Support business cases for IT investments, ensuring clear value realization and return on investment (ROI) tracking.
  • Drive cost governance and efficiency initiatives across IT services and suppliers.
• SOX & Internal Controls
  • Collaborate in the design, implementation, and maintenance of SOX controls, including access management, change management, and IT operations controls.
  • Act as the primary IT contact for external auditors and internal audit teams regarding SOX and control‑related matters.
  • Coordinate and oversee SOX testing activities, remediation plans, and management responses.
  • Ensure timely resolution of audit findings, control deficiencies, and material weaknesses.
  • Promote a strong control culture within IT through training, awareness, and continuous improvement.

• Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
  • Master's degree (MBA, MIS, or similar) is a plus.
• Professional Experience
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in IT governance, IT financial management, IT audit, risk, or compliance roles.
  • Strong background in IT budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
  • Experience working with external auditors and senior executives.
• Certifications (preferred)
  • COBIT, ITIL, CISA, CIA, CPA, or similar governance/audit certifications.
  • Project management or financial management certifications are a plus.
• Key Competencies
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline
  • Excellent understanding of IT controls, audit, and regulatory frameworks
  • Financial acumen and analytical mindset
  • High ethical standards and attention to detail
  • Ability to influence without direct authority
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills

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