SOX Governance & Compliance Solutioning

SOX Governance & Compliance Solutioning

Description -

Job Summary
• This role is responsible for owning the overall SOX governance framework and ensuring the effective design, implementation, and oversight of SOX compliance within the HP Solutions Organization. This role extends beyond traditional finance compliance, incorporating business processes, IT systems, and end-to-end controls to enable a seamless and compliant transformation within the organization. The position requires a strong strategic mindset, cross-functional collaboration, expertise in finance, risk and project management.

The primary objective is to anticipate and mitigate business and financial risks before they can significantly or materially impact HP’s financial statements through cross organization collaboration and timely actions.

This role requires a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, ensuring SOX compliance is effectively managed while driving operational excellence.

Ownership of SOX Governance & Compliance Framework:

• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance a robust SOX governance model to ensure compliance across all relevant processes and systems.
• Act as the primary liaison for SOX compliance across internal and external stakeholders, including Internal Audit, CFR, IT, Compliance & Controls Hub, and our external auditors.
• Oversee the design and execution of internal controls to support operational efficiency and financial reporting integrity.

Strategic Leadership in SOX Compliance Solutioning:

• Oversee SOX compliance efforts related to system migrations (e.g., HPSSAP, S4 BRIM) and process transformations, ensuring risks are mitigated and compliance objectives are met.
• Define, recommend, and oversee SOX-compliant process and system designs, ensuring seamless integration into the business.
• Partner with IT, Finance, and Business Process Owners to ensure controls are embedded effectively within technology solutions.

Risk Management & Process Optimization:

• Oversee risk assessments and outcomes for Governance goals purposes, particularly on IT dependencies, non-standard processes, and key financial transactions such as invoicing, billing, and contract management.
• Oversee root cause analysis of any control deficiencies, identify gaps, and implement sustainable solutions to strengthen control environments.
• Develop and maintain a structured compliance monitoring framework to proactively address any control gaps.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Change Management:

• Act as a key stakeholder in cross-functional transformation projects, ensuring SOX compliance is embedded from the outset.
• Represent SOX and compliance interests in executive-level discussions, influencing decision-making and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Lead training and knowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance SOX awareness and expertise across Finance and Operations teams.

Executive Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Prepare and deliver high-quality reports, risk assessments, and control updates to executive leadership and SOX governance committees.
• Develop and implement communication strategies to ensure transparency and accountability for SOX compliance across the organization.

Education & Experience Recommended

• Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field / ACCA / CPA
• Experience:
  • 10+ years of work experience in Finance, Audit, Compliance, or Risk Management within a large, complex organization.
  • Strong background in business process mapping, and financial risk assessment.

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep understanding of SOX compliance, financial controls, and risk management frameworks.
• Ability to navigate complex matrix organizations and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Exceptional project management and problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication capabilities.
• Experience in O2C (Order-to-Cash) processes, system integrations, and process improvement methodologies is a plus.

Impact & Scope
• Impacts large functions and leads projects requiring knowledge of multiple disciplines or areas of HP.

Complexity
• Uses managerial concepts and company objectives to resolve highly complex issues in creative and effective ways.

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.

The pay range for this role is$130,700to$205,200USD 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.

Job -

Finance

Schedule -

Full time

Shift -

No shift premium (United States of America)

Travel -

No

Relocation -

No

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) - 

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