Head of IT SOX

We are seeking a Head of IT SOX to join our Internal Audit SOX team at Anthropic. As the Head of IT SOX, you will lead the organisation's IT SOX compliance program, with a primary focus on IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, and system/process risk assessments.

In this role, you will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Security, IT, DevOps, and Finance to ensure the organisation meets SOX 404 compliance requirements in a rapidly scaling, technology-driven environment.

This is a unique opportunity to build IT SOX controls at an AI-first company, leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to create innovative, automated, and scalable compliance solutions.

As the Head of IT SOX, you will own SOX IT planning, scoping, testing, remediation, and reporting activities. You'll work directly with technical partners to design and implement scalable controls, oversee documentation, and manage communication with external auditors.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the organisation's end-to-end IT SOX compliance program
• Own SOX IT planning, scoping, testing, remediation, and reporting activities
• Build scalable, automated, and sustainable controls to support growth through pre-IPO and post-IPO readiness
• Develop and maintain the SOX IT compliance roadmap aligned with organisational growth
• Pioneer the use of AI and automation technologies to enhance control effectiveness, continuous monitoring, and risk detection
• Drive IT controls rationalisation initiatives to optimise the control environment and increase reliance on IT automated controls (ITACs)

ITGC and Application Controls:

• Design, implement, and monitor IT General Controls (ITGCs) across critical systems
• Evaluate and test application controls and IT automated controls (ITACs) to ensure proper functionality and compliance
• Conduct system and process risk assessments to identify control gaps and remediation needs
• Oversee control documentation and ensure audit-ready evidence is maintained
• Assess and monitor Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) controls for new system implementations and changes

Cross-Functional Partnership:

• Partner with Engineering, Security, IT, DevOps, and Finance teams to implement scalable controls
• Work directly with technical partners to design controls that align with business operations
• Collaborate with process owners to identify control improvements and automation opportunities
• Support SEC cybersecurity disclosure requirements and ongoing monitoring of cyber risks

External Audit Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors on IT SOX matters
• Manage audit requests, coordinate testing schedules, and facilitate audit walkthroughs
• Track and report on IT SOX compliance status to leadership, the Board, and Audit Committee

You may be a good fit if you:

• Have 10+ years of hands-on IT audit and SOX compliance experience, preferably in both Big 4 and in-house internal audit/SOX leadership roles at a fast-paced technology company
• Have proven ability to establish or scale SOX IT compliance programs at newly public or pre-IPO companies
• Possess deep understanding of ITGCs, application controls, and risk assessments
• Have strong project management, analytical, and communication skills
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field
• Are passionate about building scalable processes that support organisational growth and Anthropic's mission to create safe AI

Strong candidates may also have:

• Experience with Workday, Salesforce, NetSuite, GitHub, or other enterprise business systems
• CISA, CIA, CPA, or similar certification
• Experience supporting rapid company growth and scaling compliance programs accordingly
• Interest in or experience applying AI/ML technologies to audit, compliance, or risk management processes
• Understanding of financial data security and compliance requirements
• Experience working at a high-growth AI or technology company
• Familiarity with auditing modern software development environments

The annual compensation range for this role is $300,000-$360,000 USD.