Role Overview:

The IT SOX Director is responsible for the endtoend ownership of the SOX compliance program covering IT General Controls (ITGCs) IT Application Controls (ITACs) automated controls and Business / Financial Reporting SOX. This role partners closely with Information Security IT and Finance to ensure effective control design testing remediation and continuous improvement in support of SOX Sections 302 and 404.

Key Responsibilities:

1. IT SOX Program Leadership & Strategy:

• Own and lead the endtoend IT and Financial Reporting SOX program ensuring effective design operating effectiveness remediation and continuous improvement.
• Oversee SOX compliance for:
• IT General Controls (ITGCs) IT application controls and automated controls across existing and new systems supporting financial reporting.
• Lead financial reporting risk assessments to determine SOX scope for new or changed business processes

1. Risk Assessment Scoping & Control Design

• Lead annual and ongoing IT risk assessments to determine SOX scope for existing systems new applications platforms and technology changes
• Lead annual and ongoing risk assessments to determine SOX scope for existing and new financial reporting process; Manage the review of design and operating effectiveness of the process

1. SOX Testing Oversight & Issue Management:

• Oversee the design and operating effectiveness reviews of:
• ITGCs and ITACs across scoped systems and platforms
• Business and financial reporting controls across inscope processes
• Direct and guide the team through all phases of SOX testing including planning walkthroughs testing review and reporting.

• Perform quality reviews of testing results to ensure accuracy completeness and audit readiness and drive timely completion of inhouse SOX testing.
• Prepare IT and business process owners for external SOX audits walkthroughs and inquiries.
• Review SOC 1 Type II reports assess control implications and coordinate discussions with relevant process owners including Complementary User Entity Controls.
• Support identification evaluation and remediation of SOX deficiencies in partnership with stakeholders.

1. Audit & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate and support external auditor requests including walkthroughs evidence submission and issue resolution.
• Build strong working relationships with IT Engineering Information Security and Finance Controllers to ensure smooth SOX execution.

1. Process Improvement Automation & Transformation

• Identify and implement opportunities to automate IT and SOX controls reduce manual effort and increase auditor reliance.
• Drive standardization and quality of SOX documentation including process flows Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs) system diagrams and role matrices.
• Promote continuous improvement through effective use of SOX tools GRC platforms AI tools and data analytics.

1. Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead coach and mentor the inhouse SOX team fostering technical excellence and accountability.
• Set clear performance expectations review work quality and develop a highperforming compliance culture.
• Support capability building and succession planning within the SOX function.

1. Regulatory & Industry Awareness

• Stay current with SOX PCAOB COSO and IT risk management standards including emerging focus areas (eg: AI)
• Monitor regulatory developments and proactively adapt the SOX program to meet changing expectations

Skills required:

• Strong working knowledge of ITGC ITAC Key data reporting testing and financial reporting SOX
• Ability to interpret and leverage SOC 1 / SOC 2 reports including evaluation of CUECs and subservice organizations
• Strong working knowledge on SOX scoping for IT applications/platforms and financial reporting process
• Strong understanding of COSO Internal Control Framework and alignment of IT controls to financial reporting risks
• Solid understanding of IT environments including ERP systems cloud platforms dev Ops change pipeline and cloud controls
• Proven ability to lead coach and manage inhouse SOX teams
• Clear concise communication of IT and financial reporting risks and control issues to senior management and audit committee

Education Qualification required:

• CA/CPA/IT or MBA Engineering graduates/Certified Information System Auditor/ with 10 to 15 years of IT SOX experience. The candidate should also possess reasonable business SOX experience.
• In-depth expertise in the COSO framework PCAOB standards and IT control environments.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale complex SOX programs within public company settings.
• Strong ability to engage and influence senior leadership and external auditors.

Company Summary

Zeta Global is a data-powered marketing technology company with a heritage of innovation and industry leadership. Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur David A. Steinberg and John Sculley former CEO of Apple Inc and Pepsi-Cola the Company combines the industrys 3rd largest proprietary data set (2.4B identities) with Artificial Intelligence to unlock consumer intent personalize experiences and help our clients drive business growth.

Our technology runs on the Zeta Marketing Platform which powers end to end marketing programs for some of the worlds leading brands. With expertise encompassing all digital marketing channels Email Display Social Search and Mobile Zeta orchestrates acquisition and engagement programs that deliver results that are scalable repeatable and sustainable.

Zeta Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race

gender ancestry color religion sex age marital status sexual orientation gender identity national origin medical condition disability veterans status or any other basis protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Zeta Global Recognized in Enterprise Marketing Software and Cross-Channel Campaign Management Reports by Independent Research Firm.

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