IT Manager - COE SOX Compliance

Job Posting:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

The IT Manager of COE SOX Compliance ensures Ferguson’s IT processes meet the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act requirements. This role leads a team of compliance coordinators, managing IT SOX controls, internal/external audit requests, and remediation efforts. The position drives control efficiency, provides recommendations for process improvements, and ensures consistent compliance across the organization.

Location: This position may be remote or hybrid in accordance with company policy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise a team of compliance coordinators executing the IT SOX program, including audit support, walkthroughs, and remediation of deficiencies.
• Develop and implement Ferguson’s IT SOX compliance program, ensuring alignment with SOX requirements and deadlines.
• Maintain a high-quality inventory of key controls and ensure proper documentation.
• Coordinate IT SOX activities with internal/external auditors, including testing IT General Controls and application controls.
• Identify, assess, and remediate SOX deficiencies in collaboration with management.
• Deliver training and mentorship on IT SOX policies to control owners and performers.
• Evaluate the SOX impact of mergers, acquisitions, and system implementations.
• Prepare metrics and dashboards tracking compliance progress and improvement opportunities.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Finance, or related field; CPA, CISA, CISSP, or CISM certifications preferred.
• 5+ years of IT audit experience in public companies or large accounting firms (Big 4 experience preferred).
• Expertise in SOX compliance, IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST), and internal controls.
• Familiarity with technologies like Oracle Cloud, Workday, Microsoft Azure, Linux/Unix, and SQL databases.
• Strong leadership, risk assessment, and project management skills in hybrid environments.
• Effective communicator with a proven ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

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Pay Range:

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Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

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$7,568.91 - $13,247.76

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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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