SOX Compliance Manager

Here at Appian our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian youll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things together.

As a SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) Compliance Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and strengthening Appians controls to ensure accurate financial reporting as well as protecting our financial systems by driving SOX compliance across key business processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to build and audit scalable Appian solutions that keep our controls robust in a fast-paced technology landscape.

This role is based at our HQ in McLean VA. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.

What youll be doing (i.e. job duties):

• Define and maintain the enterprise SOX business process control framework including scoping risk assessment control design standards and documentation requirements.

• Ensure alignment of the SOX program with evolving business activities new products system changes and external regulatory expectations.

• Oversee annual SOX risk assessment scoping and materiality determinations for business processes.

• Lead the design and implementation of key and nonkey business controls including manual automated and ITdependent controls.

• Drive timely remediation of control deficiencies including the design and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.

• Partner across all areas of the business including Finance Operations and Technology

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors by serving as the primary liaison for SOX business controls and process testing walkthroughs and evidence requests. Align on testing strategies reliance on management and expectations for control operation and documentation.

• Drive continuous improvement and automation by seeking and identifying opportunities to streamline standardize and automate controls reducing operational friction while maintaining control effectiveness. Champion datadriven monitoring and analytics to enhance control precision and earlyissue detection.

What we look for in you (i.e. job requirements):

• 5 years of progressive experience in SOX internal controls internal audit or risk management with significant exposure to public company environments.

• Strong technical understanding of SOX 404 PCAOB standards COSO framework and best practices for business process control design and testing.

• Proven ability to work effectively with senior leaders (Controller Head of Internal Audit business and product leaders) and to influence without direct authority.

• Deep experience with core finance and operational processes (e.g. revenue recognition financial reporting procurement disbursements payroll digital asset movement and safeguarding etc.).

• Experience in managing key ITGCs and ITACs

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex control concepts into clear actionable guidance for nonexperts.

• Professional certification such as CPA CA CIA CISA or CRMA is preferred.

• Experience in highgrowth technologydriven or financial services / crypto / fintech companies preferred.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and subledgers workflow tools and control automation technologies (e.g. NetSuite Workiva Workday RPA data analytics continuous control monitoring etc.).

Tools and Resources

• Training and Development: During onboarding we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
• Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University skills based training and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
• Community: Well immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social educational and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

Benefits

Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health wellbeing and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support life and disability insurance an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) a retirement/pension plan wellness dollars tuition reimbursement family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by countryplease ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.

About Appian

Appian provides process automation technology. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. Weve been automating processes for 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information visit . Nasdaq: APPN

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