Role Overview:
The IT SOX Director is responsible for the end‑to‑end ownership of the SOX compliance program, covering IT General Controls (ITGCs), IT Application Controls (ITACs), automated controls, and Business / Financial Reporting SOX. This role partners closely with Information Security, IT, and Finance to ensure effective control design, testing, remediation, and continuous improvement in support of SOX Sections 302 and 404.
Key Responsibilities:
- IT SOX Program Leadership & Strategy:
- Own and lead the end‑to‑end IT and Financial Reporting SOX program, ensuring effective design, operating effectiveness, remediation, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee SOX compliance for:
- IT General Controls (ITGCs), IT application controls, and automated controls across existing and new systems supporting financial reporting.
- Lead financial reporting risk assessments to determine SOX scope for new or changed business processes
- Risk Assessment, Scoping & Control Design
- Lead annual and ongoing IT risk assessments to determine SOX scope for existing systems, new applications, platforms and technology changes
- Lead annual and ongoing risk assessments to determine SOX scope for existing and new financial reporting process; Manage the review of design and operating effectiveness of the process
- SOX Testing Oversight & Issue Management:
- Oversee the design and operating effectiveness reviews of:
- ITGCs and ITACs across scoped systems and platforms
- Business and financial reporting controls across in‑scope processes
- Direct and guide the team through all phases of SOX testing, including planning, walkthroughs, testing, review, and reporting.
- Perform quality reviews of testing results to ensure accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness, and drive timely completion of in‑house SOX testing.
- Prepare IT and business process owners for external SOX audits, walkthroughs, and inquiries.
- Review SOC 1 Type II reports, assess control implications, and coordinate discussions with relevant process owners including Complementary User Entity Controls.
- Support identification, evaluation, and remediation of SOX deficiencies in partnership with stakeholders.
- Audit & Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate and support external auditor requests, including walkthroughs, evidence submission, and issue resolution.
- Build strong working relationships with IT, Engineering, Information Security, and Finance Controllers to ensure smooth SOX execution.
- Process Improvement, Automation & Transformation
- Identify and implement opportunities to automate IT and SOX controls, reduce manual effort, and increase auditor reliance.
- Drive standardization and quality of SOX documentation, including process flows, Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs), system diagrams, and role matrices.
- Promote continuous improvement through effective use of SOX tools, GRC platforms, AI tools, and data analytics.
- Team Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead, coach, and mentor the in‑house SOX team, fostering technical excellence and accountability.
- Set clear performance expectations, review work quality, and develop a high‑performing compliance culture.
- Support capability building and succession planning within the SOX function.
- Regulatory & Industry Awareness
- Stay current with SOX, PCAOB, COSO, and IT risk management standards, including emerging focus areas (eg: AI)
- Monitor regulatory developments and proactively adapt the SOX program to meet changing expectations
Skills required:
- Strong working knowledge of ITGC, ITAC, Key data reporting testing and financial reporting SOX
- Ability to interpret and leverage SOC 1 / SOC 2 reports, including evaluation of CUECs and sub‑service organizations
- Strong working knowledge on SOX scoping for IT applications/platforms and financial reporting process
- Strong understanding of COSO Internal Control Framework and alignment of IT controls to financial reporting risks
- Solid understanding of IT environments including ERP systems, cloud platforms, dev Ops, change pipeline and cloud controls
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and manage inhouse SOX teams
- Clear, concise communication of IT and financial reporting risks and control issues to senior management and audit committee
Education Qualification required:
- CA/CPA/IT or MBA Engineering graduates/Certified Information System Auditor/ with 10 to 15 years of IT SOX experience. The candidate should also possess reasonable business SOX experience.
- In-depth expertise in the COSO framework, PCAOB standards, and IT control environments.
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale, complex SOX programs within public company settings.
- Strong ability to engage and influence senior leadership and external auditors.
Zeta Global is a data-powered marketing technology company with a heritage of innovation and industry leadership. Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur David A. Steinberg and John Sculley, former CEO of Apple Inc and Pepsi-Cola, the Company combines the industry’s 3rd largest proprietary data set (2.4B+ identities) with Artificial Intelligence to unlock consumer intent, personalize experiences and help our clients drive business growth.
Our technology runs on the Zeta Marketing Platform, which powers ‘end to end’ marketing programs for some of the world’s leading brands. With expertise encompassing all digital marketing channels – Email, Display, Social, Search and Mobile – Zeta orchestrates acquisition and engagement programs that deliver results that are scalable, repeatable and sustainable.
Zeta Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race,
gender, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Skills Required
- 10 to 15 years of IT SOX experience
- Strong understanding of COSO Internal Control Framework
- Experience leading complex SOX programs in public companies
- Strong ability to engage with senior leadership and external auditors
- CA/CPA/IT or MBA in Engineering
What the Team is Saying
Zeta Global Compensation & Benefits Highlights
How does Zeta Global ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?
Zeta Global supports competitive compensation through a mix of base pay, equity, performance incentives, financial benefits and employee feedback-informed rewards. The company’s total rewards approach connects compensation with ownership, financial planning and benefits that support employees’ broader well-being.
- Competitive pay and incentives: Zeta lists competitive pay, equity, performance bonuses and an employee stock purchase plan as part of its compensation and total rewards offerings. Employees also describe compensation as a strength. A software engineer said Zeta offers “good compensation,” “best appraisals and pay raise” and a “supportive work environment,” while a director cited “compensation” as one of the strengths of the company.
- Equity and ownership: Zeta offers company equity and an employee stock purchase plan, giving employees ways to participate in the company’s growth. Its broader financial benefits also include a 401(k) with company match, monthly financial workshops, commuter benefits and insurance coverage, reinforcing compensation as part of a larger financial wellness package.
- Performance-oriented rewards: Employee reviews describe Zeta’s compensation as tied to performance and growth. One employee said, “Zeta pays well,” while another said compensation is “within industry range and revised every year.” A finance analyst cited “great incentives,” and a director described Zeta as a place to “shape your career” with room to move up. (Comparably; Glassdoor reviews; Indeed reviews)
- Benefits that strengthen total rewards: Zeta’s rewards package extends beyond pay through health, dental and vision insurance, mental health benefits, pet insurance, flexible time off, parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility and family-building support, travel assistance for reproductive health procedures, volunteer days and wellness resources. The company also says it uses wellness surveys and employee feedback to shape benefits updates, including expanded parental leave and adoption assistance.
- External signals:
- Compensation sentiment: Employees on external review sites describe Zeta’s compensation as “good,” “great” and competitive, with reviews citing pay raises, incentives, benefits and performance-based earning potential. (Glassdoor reviews; Indeed reviews; Comparably)
- Benefits signals: External profile data lists company equity, performance bonuses, an employee stock purchase plan and a home-office stipend for remote employees.
- Financial wellness: Zeta’s benefits include 401(k) matching, financial workshops, insurance coverage and employee stock purchase participation.
Bottom line: Zeta Global’s compensation approach combines competitive pay, performance incentives, equity, stock purchase access and broad benefits, giving employees both near-term rewards and longer-term financial participation in the company’s growth.
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What We Do
Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA) is the AI Marketing Cloud that leverages advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and trillions of consumer signals to make it easier for marketers to acquire, grow, and retain customers more efficiently. Through the Zeta Marketing Platform (ZMP), our vision is to make sophisticated marketing simple by unifying identity, intelligence, and omnichannel activation into a single platform – powered by one of the industry’s largest proprietary databases and AI. Our enterprise customers across multiple verticals are empowered to personalize experiences with consumers at an individual level across every channel, delivering better results for marketing programs. Zeta was founded in 2007 by David A. Steinberg and John Sculley and is headquartered in New York City with offices around the world.
Why Work With Us
At Zeta, people have the freedom to think creatively, take initiative, and grow. We value curiosity, innovation, and teamwork, empowering everyone to use AI and technology in smarter ways to drive impact for clients, consumers, and each other while shaping the future together.
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