IT Internal Audit/SOX Manager

About Opendoor   Founded in 2014, Opendoor’s mission is to empower everyone with the freedom to move. We believe the traditional real estate process is broken and our goal is simple: build a digital, end-to-end customer experience that makes buying and selling a home simple, certain and fast. We have assembled a dedicated team with diverse backgrounds to support more than 100,000 homes bought and sold with us and the customers who have selected Opendoor as a trusted partner in handling one of their largest financial transactions. But the work is far from over as we continue to grow in new markets. Transforming the real estate industry takes tenacity and dedication. It takes problem solvers and builders. It takes a tight knit community of teammates doing the best work of their lives, pushing one another to transform a complicated process into a simple one.  So where do you fit in? Whether you’re passionate about real estate, people, numbers, words, code, or strategy -- we have a place for you. Real estate is broken. Come help us fix it. About the Team The IT Internal Audit/SOX Manager will play a key role in enhancing the effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability of Opendoor's IT Control Environment.  This leader will manage the Company’s end-to-end IT-SOX 404 assessments, and will also provide value-add advice and insights to support key Company initiatives in IT related areas such as cybersecurity, cloud governance, new systems, new partnerships or product initiatives, etc. The role requires skills and experience in cloud engineering and security infrastructure and related processes, risks and controls with proficiency in identifying operational, IT and security risks. The successful candidate will stay abreast of Company operations and the risk profile of the Company’s technologies and systems to ensure relevancy of the SOX approach and applies industry best practices and standards.  This position will report to and work closely with Opendoor’s head of the internal audit function. Role Responsibilities: Lead the risk assessment of the Company’s IT system environment, identify and prioritize risks across different components of the IT environment, including system implementations and upgrades Plan and manage the end-to-end IT SOX assessments (IT General Controls, IT Application Controls and Key Reports) Lead the IT framework documentation, identify key controls and facilitate controls documentation updates for in-scope infrastructure, applications, operating systems, and databases. Identify IT control improvements or opportunities for automation, optimization, and process efficiencies  Lead control walkthroughs, develop test plans that address the risks identified, manage the design and operating effectiveness assessments  Evaluate control exceptions, recommend appropriate risk mitigation plans, provide support and obtain business owner acceptance and engagement for remediation actions Communicate effectively with IT and business owners and senior management to relay control findings and recommendations, track and help drive remediation efforts to closure, advise on control requirements in the design of new systems and processes, identify trends and insights, and continuously seek improvement opportunities Coordinate with external auditors on the annual SOX testing plan and ensure timely and smooth completion of SOX assessments Act as a trusted advisor, fostering strong relationships with business and technology partners, and external auditors.  Provide routine training and support to system owners to ensure their thorough understanding of the SOX program, IT risk and control requirements Manage outside consulting resources to complete  internal audit/SOX activities within budget and on schedule Stay up to date on technology trends and inform senior leadership of emerging trends and best practices in IT governance, risk, and compliance Skills Needed: Strong experience managing the end-to-end IT SOX-internal audit program and driving/supporting enterprise-wide IT risk management initiatives Technical knowledge and risk assessment/audit skills in Cloud Security and Engineering infrastructure, and financial applications required Strong knowledge of the IT governance framework (COBIT) established by ISACA, COSO internal controls framework and PCAOB audit standards Team player focused on team cohesion and success; adept at building relationships across organizations; willingness and ability to lead projects as well as participate as member of project team Excellent communication, collaboration and presentation skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders across the organization, and effect change through collaboration, trust, credibility and influence Strong planning, project management and analytical skills; team player with the ability to evaluate issues, proactively problem-solve complex problems, identify, advocate for and execute improvements Detail-oriented and accustomed to project work with tight deadlines and working in a fast-paced environment BA/BS degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field Bonus Points: One or more relevant professional certifications (CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CPA, CA, etc.) Relevant knowledge of policies/procedures related to PCI, SOC 1/2, GDPR, FedRAMP, ISO 9001, ISO 27001is beneficial Remote roles in the US are available in all states EXCEPT Hawaii, Alaska, Montana, or any US Territories.  The base salary range for this position in Colorado, Connecticut, Washington, and New Jersey is $132,000 - $203,500/yr, and in California and New York City is $132,000 - $203,500/yr. Base salary may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 12 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. #LI-Remote #LI-CT1 More About Us To learn how we are reinventing the Real Estate industry check out  our website , to hear about our culture directly from team members visit  The Muse  and to discover what we are building for our customers read our  blog posts .   We Offer the Following Benefits and Perks  • Full medical, dental, and vision with optional 85% coverage for dependents • Flexible vacation policy • Generous parental leave • Paid time off to volunteer Please note that these benefits and perks are available only to Full Time team members and do not apply to contract roles. Opendoor Values Openness Our team celebrates our diverse backgrounds. We believe that being open about who we are and what we do allows us to be better. Individuals seeking employment at Opendoor are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. For California residents: for more information about the categories of personal information that we collect for recruiting purposes, please see our personnel  Privacy Policy .