IT Governance & SOX Controls Manager

Job Title: IT Governance & SOX Controls Manager
Location: Tempe, AZ 85284 | Onsite
Employment Type: 7+ Month W2 Contract-to-Hire (No C2C or Sponsorship Available)

About the Role

Talent Groups is seeking an experienced IT Governance & SOX Controls Manager to lead and enhance a global IT controls program. This role is ideal for a Senior Lead or Lead professional ready to transition into management while remaining hands on with strategic governance, compliance, and risk initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in SOX 404, IT General Controls (ITGCs), audit coordination, and governance with a proven ability to influence stakeholders, improve control maturity, and lead cross functional initiatives in a global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global SOX ITprogram, ensuring effective control design and execution.
• Partner with technology, business, and control owners to strengthen governance and compliance.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including testing, evidence collection, and issue resolution.
• Track control deficiencies, oversee remediation efforts, and report compliance status to leadership.
• Standardize and mature the global IT control framework.
• Expand governance practices beyond SOX by developing controls for non SOX applications.
• Administer and optimize Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms.
• Develop training materials and mentor control owners on governance best practices.
• Provide leadership with risk assessments, compliance updates, and governance insights.
• Manage one direct report while remaining a hands on contributor.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT SOX compliance, IT audit, IT governance, or IT risk management within a global organization
• Strong experience with SOX 404 and IT General Controls (ITGCs)
• Expertise in IT control design, testing, and operational effectiveness
• Experience partnering with external auditors and managing audit activities
• Proven success with risk assessments, remediation tracking, and compliance reporting
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience mentoring control owners and operational teams
• Hands on experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills
• Ability to lead cross functional initiatives in a global environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
• CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or similar certification
• Experience with COBIT, COSO, ERP systems, and cloud platforms
• Background in IT risk management and governance process improvement
• Experience developing operational standards and governance frameworks
• Database or data analytics experience

Talent Groups is an equal opportunity employer. Due to the volume of applications, only qualified candidates will be contacted.