Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.
What is The Role:
As the Sr. Manager SOX PMO working in the Accounting Organization and reporting to the Snr. Director, Accounting, you will be responsible for leading compliance with requirements under SOX and COSO standards. This includes SEC and statutory reporting, G/L and consolidations, revenue accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, tax, treasury, equity and credit & collections. This position requires a detailed knowledge of SOX and COSO, excellent communications, critical thinking, strong leadership skills, and project management.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Own Accounting’s compliance with requirements under SOX and COSO standards
- Build and maintain close working relationships with all internal Elastic management teams as well as external/internal audit, and ensure a deep understanding of key risks and processes of the organization
- Review and ensure SOX controls are sufficient for a $1B to $5B business, incorporating automated controls wherever possible
- Perform assessments of the SOX impact of new initiatives, including changes in processes and procedures, system implementations/updates, new accounting standards and various special projects, ensuring the SOX controls are appropriately designed for a scaling business
- Communicate required changes to all process owners as needed, and assist with ongoing training activities including providing training to the internal finance and accounting organization in areas of controls, policies and procedures and SOX compliance
- Coordinate with each process and control owners and external auditors and advisory partners on various matters including planning activities, walkthrough participation, evidence requests, information sharing, and status updates
- Work with process owners to provide sufficient support to evidence control performance, and coordinate with our internal and external auditors and advisors on provided by client (PBC) document requests
- Assist with the collection and review of third-party SSAE 18 (SOC) reports
- Lead and perform research documenting SOX issues and track remediation to conclusion
- Review findings from audits and facilitate the remediation plans
- Track and report overall SOX assessment status for reporting to senior management
What You Will Bring:
- Recent Big 4 (assurance or advisory) or a national public accounting firm experience as a senior manager role
- Professional certification such as CPA, CIA or similar is preferred
- Proven experience with implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the 2013 COSO framework and SEC guidance for management's assessment of internal controls over financial reporting
- Experience with internal controls including process control design, preparation of flowcharts & control matrices, documentation and testing of controls, and identification and reporting of control "gaps" required
- Commitment to continuous improvement and a dynamic approach to driving control automation
- Highly effective communication and collaboration skills (verbal and written), excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage several priorities and work independently while optimally delivering results
- Experience working with a $1B+ revenue company
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced setting
As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.
We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.
- Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
- Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
- Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
- Generous number of vacation days each year
- Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
- Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
- Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave
Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.
We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [email protected] We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across many technical and go‑to‑market roles and compares well within its peer group. Strong equity components and benefits bolster perceived total compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as fully paid for employees and families in many locations, which is unusually generous among tech firms. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is emphasized in official materials.
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Parental & Family Support — A minimum of 16 weeks of paid parental leave is offered globally, with additional family‑formation support. These policies are positioned as core elements of the package.
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Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.
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