Sr Mgr, IA SOX Business Process Lead

Responsibilities

• Oversee annual SOX planning, including risk assessment, materiality, scoping, and timeline governance.
• Own and lead the end-to-end SOX lifecycle for business process controls (e.g., O2C, P2P, R2R).
• Lead and develop the SOX team and oversee co-sourcing partners.
• Partner with external auditors to ensure efficient, high-quality audits.
• Oversee control deficiencies, including identification, evaluation, remediation, and reporting.
• Ensure internal controls are effective, scalable, and aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
• Drive control optimization through automation, AI, and data analytics.
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with AI-enabled processes, including governance, data integrity, explainability, and auditability.
• Lead SOX readiness for new products, ERP implementations, system changes, and M&A integrations.
• Conduct technical accounting and process risk assessments.
• Advise Finance and business leaders on controls , risk management, and process improvements.
• Develop executive and Audit Committee reporting.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships across Finance, IT, Product,

Requirements

• 8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications :

Benefits

Additional Information

The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers. We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do - and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities. Job Summary: The Senior Manager, Business Processes, SOX Program is a key leader within the Company's Internal Audit SOX function and is responsible for transforming the delivery of the Company's global SOX business process audit program, driving a shift toward a more efficient, technology-enabled, and risk-focused approach. This role will modernize how SOX is executed by leveraging data, automation, and AI, while serving as a strategic partner to the business and ensuring a high-quality, scalable control assurance framework. This role goes beyond execution, it requires a top-tier leader who combines deep technical SOX expertise, business process mastery, and forward-looking innovation. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, drive end-to-end SOX strategy for business processes, and lead a high-performing team to deliver a best-in-class, scalable, and future-ready SOX program. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: Lead the development and execution of Internal Audit Plans Manage risk assessment and business monitoring activities Coordinate the process for reporting audit progress and findings to stakeholders Execute internal audit projects from planning to reporting Support the implementation of internal audit strategies and methodologies Provide coaching and mentorship to less experienced team members Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders

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