Sox IT Architect

**Company Overview**:
Milestone Technologies is a global IT managed services firm that partners with organizations to scale their technology, infrastructure and services to drive specific business outcomes such as digital transformation, innovation, and operational agility. Milestone is focused on building an employee-first, performance-based culture and for over 25 years, we have a demonstrated history of supporting category-defining enterprise clients that are growing ahead of the market. The company specializes in providing solutions across Application Services and Consulting, Digital Product Engineering, Digital Workplace Services, Private Cloud Services, AI/Automation, and ServiceNow. Milestone culture is built to provide a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports employees and empowers them to reach their full potential.

**Job Overview**:
**Responsibilities & Tasks**
- Oversee and align with Internal Audit test of Controls Framework to design an effective evidence collection program
- Oversee team of evidence collectors to ensure orientation with Prior Evidence Collection SOPs and standards including screen shot formats, time/schedule stamps, acknowledgement and acceptance marks, etc.
- Ensure IT processes and controls comply with SOX requirements, industry regulations, and best practices.
- Work with control owners to identify gaps, propose remediation efforts, and track resolution.
- Document collection challenges, risks, and recommendations, presenting them to management and key stakeholders.
- REMOVE->Assist in the coordination and execution of external audit requirements, ensuring a smooth audit process.
- Provide input on the development and improvement of IT governance frameworks and SOX compliance programs.
- Support the company’s efforts to maintain compliance with evolving regulatory requirements (e.g., cybersecurity frameworks, data privacy laws).
- Continuously monitor and assess technology

**Experience, Skills and Qualifications Required**
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field.
- 6-8 years of experience in IT auditing, specifically in SOX compliance or a related field (Big 4 firm experience is a plus).
- Knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and Application Controls as they relate to SOX.
- Experience with audit tools such as ACL, IDEA, or GRC software (Governance, Risk, and Compliance). Strongly preferred: Audit Board GRC
- Experience with database and reporting tools including SAP, Business Objects, PowerBI.
- Experience leading a team with day to day tasks and assessing performance required
- Experience reporting necessary data to leadership required
- Certifications such as CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISSP, or CPA preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
- Understanding of key regulations and standards (e.g., COSO framework, COBIT, NIST).

**Compensation**:
Estimated Pay Range: Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on circumstances of each case and will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location.

**Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**:

- At Milestone we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and work with, where we all feel empowered to bring our full, authentic selves to work. We know creating a diverse and inclusive culture that champions equity and belonging is not only the right thing to do for our employees but is also critical to our continued success._
- Milestone Technologies provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, or local ordinance. Milestone also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees._
- We welcome the unique background, culture, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression and perspectives you can bring to our global community. Our recruitment team is looking forward to meeting you._
- This position may be assigned to a client that requires all individuals on-site to have the COVID-19 vaccination. The individual must be fully vaccinated before starting work at such a client site._