Senior Manager, IT Finance Compliance (IT SOX)

At Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), we are in the business of creativity, making some of the most belovedfilm and television of all time, for every platform in the world. As the most creative and proudly independent studio, our future is boundless.  SPE is a division of SonyCorporation, a creative entertainment company built on a foundation of technology. Along with our sister companies, we create movies, television, music, and games that engage billions of people, connecting creators and audiences around the globe.  

The Finance Compliance department isseeking a strategic and forward-thinkingSenior Managerwhois passionate abouttechnologyrisk management and has a love for the entertainment industry.Not only will you have abehind the scenesviewof one of the largestmedia and entertainment studios,butyou will alsohave the opportunityto think creatively,solve complex problems, and collaborate across dynamic teams.  

As theSenior Manager,ITFinanceCompliance, you will lead SPE’s IT SOX Compliance program and play a critical role inensuring the Company’s evolving technology landscapemaintains a strong and sustainable control environment.As SPE continues to modernize its technology ecosystem, you will partner with cross-functional teams to integrate SOX compliance into major system implementations, transformation initiatives,and emerging technologies.This role requires aleader with deep technicalexpertise who can drive continuousimprovement across the IT control environment.  

How you will make an impact: 

• Provide strategic oversightand governance over SPE’s IT SOX control environment, defining thelong-term strategy,framework, and roadmap for sustainable SOX compliance.  

• Leadthe global IT SOX program, overseeing governance ofIT General (ITGC) controls,Company Level (CLC) controls,andkey reports incompliancewith SOX 404 requirementsandcorporate standards. 

• Lead the IT SOX readiness program for major technology implementations, acquisitions, and transformation initiatives, ensuring controls are appropriately designed, documented, and operational prior togo live.  

• Partner with IT and business leaders to evaluate the SOX implications of emerging technologies andestablishanappropriate control frameworkto supportAdvanced Technologies. 

• Analyze processes, risks, and controls toidentify opportunities to strengthen the control environment, recommend pragmaticsolutions, and partner with management to resolvedeficiencies.  

• Lead enterprise-wide IT risk assessments for new systems, applications, and technology changesto evaluate SOX applicability,identifying emerging risks, and determineappropriate control requirements. 

• Drivecontinuous improvementinitiatives thatstrengthen the IT control framework through automation, standardization, and process optimization. 

• Partner with project management,IT, and business leadership to embed SOX compliance requirements throughout the system development lifecycle, ensuring new applications and business processes are compliant from design through implementation. 

• Develop and deliver high quality and engagingIT SOX readiness andcompliance educationfor control owners to strengthen the understanding of compliance requirements across the organization. 

• Serve as the lead for internal and external IT SOX audits, driving coordination, issue resolution, andtimely completion across all stakeholders. 

• Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies to proactively evolve SPE’s IT governance and compliance programs. 

ExperienceRequirements: 

• Minimum of8 years of experience in IT compliance,IT audit, or IT risk management, includingsignificant experience leading SOXprograms within a complex global organization.  

• Deepexpertise in SOX, COSO, ITGCs, and technology governance.  

• Provenability to assess technology risks and implement scalable governance models whilemaintaining strong internal controls.  

• Experienceleading SOX readiness activities for implementations, transformations, or major technology initiatives. 

• Demonstrated successleading cross-functional strategic initiatives involving Finance, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, andaudit teams. 

• Proven ability to manage multiple strategic priorities, navigate ambiguity, and drive organizational change. 

• Experience with SAPS4HANA & GRC systems preferred 

• Direct experience in media,entertainment, or technology industry preferred  

• Passionate about IT Compliance and risk management   

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Accounting, orrelated field 

• CISArequired;additional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISSP, CRISC highly desirable 

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

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