Moloco

Business SOX Program Lead

Moloco$168K — $232K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-12+ years in SOX/internal audit with a mix of Big 4 and in-house experience at public or newly public tech companies
  • Proven ability to build audit/controls programs from the ground up
  • Hands-on execution experience in a lean, pre-IPO environment
  • In-depth knowledge of COSO, PCAOB, ITGCs, and risk-based auditing
  • Ability to influence senior leaders and present with executive presence
  • Experience with complex data environments and collaboration with engineering/tech teams
  • Familiarity with adtech and data-intensive platforms is a plus
  • IT/Systems-related qualifications are an asset

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement the end-to-end SOX compliance program focusing on financial reporting
  • Drive accountability across process owners in Finance and Accounting
  • Lead risk assessments to identify significant processes and risks
  • Collaborate with IT SOX Program Lead to understand the overall control environment
  • Advise business teams on designing effective process-level controls
  • Document and evaluate key business process controls and their effectiveness
  • Foster a controls-conscious culture among cross-functional teams

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy
  • Up to 12 scheduled paid holidays and one Thrive Day off per quarter
  • Employee well-being benefits and perks
  • Potential eligibility for bonuses and equity awards
Full Job Description
The Impact You'll Be Contributing to Moloco:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SOX Lead to support the development and management of the SOX program for Moloco. This role will report to the Head of Audit and SOX and will focus on building out the SOX program with a focus on business process controls and help the company mature its controls environment. You will shape the foundation and future of the SOX program and have visibility with Leadership. We are seeking someone who thrives in a hands-on, high-growth environment while building scalable processes that meet public company standards.

The Opportunity:
SOX Compliance (IPO Readiness & Execution)
  • Partner with the Head of Audit and SOX to design the end-to-end SOX compliance program, with a strong emphasis on business process controls across the financial reporting cycle
  • Independently implement and operate the SOX compliance program, driving accountability across process owners in Finance and Accounting
  • Lead risk assessments and financial reporting scoping across global operations, identifying key accounts, significant processes, and relevant risks to ICFR
  • Partner with the IT SOX Program Lead to collaboratively build a joint understanding of the overall control environment
  • Provide control design advisory to business teams - including Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report, and Financial Close - supporting them in designing and maturing effective process-level controls
  • Evaluate and document key business process controls, including manual controls, management review controls, and financial statement close controls
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Revenue Operations, and Procurement to embed scalable internal controls into fast-moving business operations
  • Establish a controls-conscious culture with process owners and business teams across a product-led, high-growth organization
  • Manage co-sourced partners and external advisors to execute SOX program deliverables, including walkthroughs, control testing, and remediation tracking
  • Develop and implement internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), ensuring alignment with COSO framework principles and PCAOB standards
  • Drive timely remediation of control deficiencies, including documentation of root cause, management action plans, and re-testing

How Do I Know if the Role is Right For Me?
  • 10-12+ years in SOX/internal audit, ideally with a blend of Big 4 and in-house at public or newly public tech companies
  • Demonstrated ability to building audit/controls programs from scratch
  • Willingness to have hands-on execution appetite in a lean, pre-IPO setting
  • Strong understanding of COSO, PCAOB, ITGCs, and risk-based auditing
  • Executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders
  • Experience navigating complex data environments and interfacing with engineering/tech teams
  • Familiarity with adtech, machine learning, and data-intensive platforms is a plus
  • IT / Systems related qualifications are a plus


Compensation & Benefits

U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and well-being benefits and perks. U.S.-based employees also receive up to 12 scheduled paid holidays per calendar year and one Thrive Day off per quarter. Additionally, all employees have Flexible Time Off (FTO).

The successful candidate may be eligible for a bonus and equity awards. Eligibility and amounts are determined by performance and the terms of the applicable plans.

The location for this role is listed above. For base pay range purposes, location-based compensation is grouped into the following regions. Your region is determined by your assigned work location.
  • Region A: Menlo Park Office, New York Office, SF Bay Area, New York Metro Area
  • Region B: Seattle Office, Seattle, Los Angeles/Orange County, San Diego, Austin, Boston, Washington DC Metro Area, Miami
  • Region C: All other U.S. locations

Salary Ranges:

Region A:

$168,000-$232,000 USD

Region B:

$152,800-$211,210 USD

Region C:

$139,121-$192,119 USD

Moloco Thrive: Benefits and Well-Being:

We take care of you and create the conditions for you to do the best work of your career. Through a lens of inclusion, we offer innovative benefits that empower our employees to take care of themselves and their families so they can do the best work of their lives.

Moloco Values:
  • Lead with Humility: Everyone's voice is respected, valued, and heard. With humility, we become more open and accessible to each other. We win, lose, and learn together. Accountability and feedback are essential to our success.
  • Uncapped Growth Mindset: We see all situations as opportunities to learn, grow, and improve as individuals and as an organization. We seek diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and promote experimentation to push the boundaries of what's possible.
  • Create Real Value: We pursue the most impactful opportunities with rigor and integrity. We take intelligent risks and make disciplined trade-offs to maintain deep focus. We help our customers win by delivering durable value.
  • Go Further Together: We're one team working towards one mission and vision. We collaborate proactively and inclusively, involving the right people at the right time and in the right way. We strive to create a more equitable workplace. We won't let each other fail.

Additional Resources:
  • Moloco Company Blog
  • Moloco Leadership
  • Moloco Newsroom

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About Moloco

Moloco is a technology company that provides machine learning and data analytics solutions for mobile advertising. The company's platform uses proprietary algorithms to analyze data from mobile devices and provide insights to advertisers, helping them to optimize their campaigns and improve their return on investment. Moloco was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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100 employees
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Founded
2013

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