Remote SOX Compliance & Automation Lead

We are currently seeking a Remote SOX Compliance & Automation Lead to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US). Role: SOX Compliance & Automation Lead (Guardium / Reporting) Position Overview Lead SOX reporting and compliance operations across multiple enterprise applications Own end-to-end report lifecycle: data intake, validation, generation, review, and audit readiness Drive automation to eliminate manual reporting workflows and improve efficiency Key Responsibilities SOX Reporting Operations • Manage monthly generation and validation of compliance reports across multiple applications • Perform input file verification, issue resolution, and follow-ups with application owners Track report status, approvals, and audit evidence in centralized trackers Review & Quality Assurance • Review reports with process changes and ensure audit completeness (comments, approvals, decisions) • Validate baseline reports for new applications and migrations • Ensure alignment with SOX controls and audit expectations Stakeholder Management • Act as primary contact for application teams for report queries, issue resolution, and approvals • Coordinate with onshore teams, auditors, and application owners • Drive status updates and reporting cadence through meetings and trackers Audit & Compliance Support • Provide audit evidence and support internal/external audit requests • Monitor compliance gaps and drive remediation follow-ups Automation & Continuous Improvement • Identify and implement automation opportunities across reporting lifecycle (Power Automate, scripting, Python etc.) • Enhance existing tools and reduce manual data handling • Support workflow improvements for report generation and tracking Team Leadership & Coordination • Assign and track tasks (TFS/Azure DevOps or equivalent) • Lead offshore delivery execution and ensure SLA adherence • Facilitate standups and process improvement sessions • Basic Qualifications:8+ years in SOX compliance, security reporting, or audit operations • 5+ years of experience with data-driven reporting and reconciliation • 5+ years of experience and proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and reporting tools • 5+ years of experience with automation (Power Automate, scripting, VBA/Python) • 3+ years of strong stakeholder communication and coordination skills Preferred Skills • Ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven deliverables • Experience with Guardium or database activity monitoring reports • Familiarity with cloud environments (GCP, Oracle, hybrid apps) • Experience with ticketing/workflow tools (ServiceNow, Azure DevOps) • Exposure to process automation and AI-enabled workflows NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $105,840 - $196,000 per year. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits. #LaunchJobs #LI-NorthAmerica #LaunchEngineering