We are seeking a Head of IT SOX to join our Internal Audit SOX team at Anthropic. As the Head of IT SOX, you will lead the organisation's IT SOX compliance program, with a primary focus on IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, and system/process risk assessments.
In this role, you will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Security, IT, DevOps, and Finance to ensure the organisation meets SOX 404 compliance requirements in a rapidly scaling, technology-driven environment.
This is a unique opportunity to build IT SOX controls at an AI-first company, leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to create innovative, automated, and scalable compliance solutions.
You will help define how AI can transform traditional SOX processes,from continuous monitoring to intelligent risk assessment,while maintaining the rigor required for public company compliance.
As the Head of IT SOX, you will own SOX IT planning, scoping, testing, remediation, and reporting activities. You'll work directly with technical partners to design and implement scalable controls, oversee documentation, and manage communication with external auditors.
This role reports to the Head of Internal Audit and plays a critical part in strengthening internal control maturity as the company scales through pre-IPO readiness and longer term as a public company.
Responsibilities:
SOX IT Program Leadership
- Lead and manage the organisation's end-to-end IT SOX compliance program
- Own SOX IT planning, scoping, testing, remediation, and reporting activities
- Build scalable, automated, and sustainable controls to support growth through pre-IPO and post-IPO readiness
- Develop and maintain the SOX IT compliance roadmap aligned with organisational growth
- Pioneer the use of AI and automation technologies to enhance control effectiveness, continuous monitoring, and risk detection
- Drive IT controls rationalisation initiatives to optimise the control environment and increase reliance on IT automated controls (ITACs)
ITGC and Application Controls
- Design, implement, and monitor IT General Controls (ITGCs) across critical systems
- Evaluate and test application controls and IT automated controls (ITACs) to ensure proper functionality and compliance
- Conduct system and process risk assessments to identify control gaps and remediation needs
- Oversee control documentation and ensure audit-ready evidence is maintained
- Assess and monitor Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) controls for new system implementations and changes
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Partner with Engineering, Security, IT, DevOps, and Finance teams to implement scalable controls
- Work directly with technical partners to design controls that align with business operations
- Collaborate with process owners to identify control improvements and automation opportunities
- Support SEC cybersecurity disclosure requirements and ongoing monitoring of cyber risks
External Audit Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors on IT SOX matters
- Manage audit requests, coordinate testing schedules, and facilitate audit walkthroughs
- Track and report on IT SOX compliance status to leadership, the Board, and Audit Committee
If you have 10+ years of hands-on IT audit and SOX compliance experience, preferably in both Big 4 and in-house internal audit/SOX leadership roles at a fast-paced technology company, you may be a good fit for this role.
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