# Director, SOX Compliance

**Company**: CoreWeave
**Location**: Sunnyvale, CA
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: executive
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $182,000 to $242,000
**Category**: Finance
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

We are seeking a highly technical and strategic Director of SOX Compliance to lead and mature our SOX program in a complex, fast-evolving technology environment.

This role will own the end-to-end SOX compliance framework, with particular emphasis on scalable controls. This leader will partner closely with Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Operations, and external auditors to build a best-in-class compliance program that enables growth while maintaining a strong and efficient control environment.

**Responsibilities:**

- SOX Program Leadership & Optimization:

- Lead the end-to-end SOX compliance program, driving continuous improvement and maturation

- Assess and enhance our scoping methodology to ensure appropriate coverage of in-scope systems, processes, and controls

- Refine process narratives, risk-control matrices, and control documentation for clarity and completeness

- Execute risk assessments to validate and prioritize key financial, operational, and IT controls

- Ensure compliance with Section 404(b) of SOX and PCAOB audit standards

- Identify and implement efficiency opportunities while maintaining control effectiveness

- Education & Organizational Development:

- Develop and deliver SOX training programs for employees at all levels, from executives to process owners

- Create educational materials, playbooks, and resources to build SOX literacy across the organization

- Serve as the go-to SOX subject matter expert, providing guidance and answering complex technical questions

- Build a culture of controls awareness and compliance accountability

- Testing & Remediation:

- Design and execute comprehensive control testing programs (design and operating effectiveness)

- Identify control deficiencies, assess severity, and drive timely remediation with process owners

- Document testing results, deficiencies, and management responses with precision and clarity

- Track remediation efforts and validate effectiveness of corrective actions

- Ensure lessons learned inform ongoing improvements

- Governance & Reporting:

- Report regularly to the Head of SOX, CAO, and SteerCo on SOX program status, risks, and deficiencies

- Prepare management's assessment of ICFR effectiveness for SEC filings

- Develop executive-level dashboards and metrics to provide transparency into compliance status

- Build confidence with leadership and the Audit Committee through clear, proactive communication

- External Audit Management:

- Serve as primary liaison with external auditors for SOX-related matters

- Coordinate audit planning, walkthroughs, testing, and issue resolution

- Provide timely, complete documentation and responses to auditor requests

- Manage audit timelines and deliverables to ensure efficient, successful audits

- Build strong, collaborative relationships with audit partners

- Continuous Improvement & Automation:

- Identify opportunities to streamline controls, reduce manual effort, and improve efficiency

- Leverage technology solutions (GRC platforms, automation tools, monitoring capabilities) to enhance the control environment

- Assess impact of system changes, implementations, and business transformations on controls

- Drive process improvements that strengthen controls while enabling business agility

- Team Leadership:

- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3 SOX professionals, providing clear direction and support

- Foster a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and proactive problem-solving

- Provide career development opportunities and technical training for team members

- Build team capability and confidence

**Requirements:**

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field

- CPA, CISA, or CIA certification required (CPA strongly preferred)

- 15+ years of progressive, hands-on SOX compliance experience, with significant time spent in technical SOX roles

- Deep expertise in ITGCs and ITACs, including the ability to evaluate technical control design and testing methodologies at a granular level

- Proven track record of strengthening and maturing SOX programs within complex technology environments

- Comprehensive knowledge of SOX regulations, COSO framework, PCAOB standards, and US GAAP

- Strong executive presence with ability to educate and influence stakeholders at all levels

- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

**Preferred Qualifications:**

- Big Four public accounting firm experience with focus on SOX advisory

- Experience with public companies, particularly in technology or SaaS environments

- Experience with modern ERP systems (NetSuite and SAP) and financial close/consolidation tools

- Familiarity with GRC platforms (AuditBoard, etc.)

- Experience in high-growth technology companies

- Experience coaching and developing SOX teams

**What We Offer:**

- Base salary range: $182,000 to $242,000

- Discretionary bonus

- Equity awards

- Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 100% paid for by CoreWeave

- Company-paid Life Insurance

- Voluntary supplemental life insurance

- Short and long-term disability insurance

- Flexible Spending Account

- Health Savings Account

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

- Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health

- Family-Forming support provided by Carrot

- Paid Parental Leave

- Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside

- 401(k) with a generous employer match

- Flexible PTO

- Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations

- A casual work environment

- A work culture focused on innovative disruption

## Skills

### Required
- SOX compliance
- ITGCs
- ITACs
- COSO framework
- PCAOB standards
- US GAAP
- GRC platforms

### Nice to have
- Big Four public accounting firm experience
- Experience with public companies
- Modern ERP systems
- Financial close/consolidation tools
- High-growth technology companies

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