Compliance Specialist, SOX

SoundHound AI believes every person should be able to interact naturally with the products around them–by simply talking. With a global reach spanning two dozen languages, we build Voice AI products with conversational intelligence for cars, restaurant ordering, and more, allowing our customers to extend their brand in new and meaningful ways. We are looking for a Compliance Specialist to help ensure our company adheres to in-house policies, financial regulations, and legal privacy standards. You will be responsible for helping manage Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) regulations and controls in all aspects and levels of business and provide guidance on any regulatory requirements related to SOX compliance.  A great Compliance Specialist is well-versed in financial, legal guidelines, and corporate governance best practices. They are professionals of high ethical standards and work diligently to complete their duties keeping in mind the objectives of the business. You must be comfortable saying “no” when necessary and be results-oriented. The goal is to preserve the company’s integrity by ensuring it stays on a lawful and ethical course. In-office, hybrid, and virtual/remote workplace options are available. However, given that proximity to the office is necessary for in-person meetings from time to time, the work location for this role is limited to Santa Clara, CA, and surrounding cities. The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $130,000. Our recruiting team will provide a more specific salary range based on work location and years of experience. In addition to salary, you will receive equity (RSUs), comprehensive health care, paid time off, a flexible workplace model, and other benefits. In this role, you will: Develop and oversee controls to address identified risks, prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies Monitor and evaluate the efficiency of controls and strive to continuously improve them while adapting to changing business needs and regulations  Lead and participate in annual SOX Financial Audits and Security Compliance Audits Coordinate with external auditors during the audit process, provide necessary documentation and support Provide project updates consistently to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress Keep corporate training on financial regulations, In-House Policies, and Privacy up to date Participate in Security Information Questionnaires and Vendor Management reviews Revise procedures, reports, etc., periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues Draft, modify, and implement company policies as needed Collaborate with information security, financial team, legal counsel, and HR department to monitor standards and regulations Assess the business’s future ventures to identify possible financial, compliance, and privacy risks Review the work of colleagues when necessary to identify financial, compliance, and privacy issues  Stay up to date on regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate We would love to hear from you if: You have proven experience in compliance with an understanding of SOX a plus You have deep knowledge of the industry’s standards and regulations You have excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping You have a proven track record of being methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities You have an analytical mind and can see the complexities of procedures and regulations You have excellent communication skills You are adept at building rapport and trust among all stakeholders and teammates through integrity, honesty, authenticity, and drive You bring natural curiosity, creativity, and humility You have demonstrated proactiveness and perseverance in complex environments You have a Bachelor's degree in law, finance, business administration, a related field, or equivalent experience We’d be especially excited if you have technical program/project management (TPM) experience. Also, please let us know if you are a certified compliance professional. Here at SoundHound, diversity, equity, and inclusion are key to who we are as a company. With a mission to build Voice AI for the world, creating a team with global perspectives is critical to our success.  We care deeply about fostering an environment where everyone is supported and can do their best work. SoundHound ensures that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits. Employees enjoy comprehensive health care, paid time off, discounted fitness classes, and flexible working hours. Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and culture at  https://soundhound.com/careers/ .  To view our job applicant privacy policy, please visit  https://static.soundhound.com/corpus/ta/applicantprivacynotice.html . Come join our growing team and bring your unique voice to our mission! #LI-HYBRID #LI-TN1