Director, SOX Controls & System Governance - Mobility
S&P Global, Centreville, VA, United States
About the Role
Grade Level (for internal use): 13
S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.
Mobility Global is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Director of SOX Controls & Financial Systems Governance to build, integrate, and sustain a best‑in‑class internal control framework. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), the Director of SOX Controls & Financial Systems Governance serves as management’s owner of Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR), ensuring all in‑scope financial processes and systems are appropriately designed, documented, governed, secured, and certified in accordance with SOX 404 and COSO standards.
This position operates independently from Internal Audit and is responsible for control design, implementation, governance, and certification — not independent testing.
This role is based in Centreville, Virginia, with plans to relocate to Reston, Virginia, in 2026.
Responsibility and Impact ICFR (SOX 404) Ownership
Own and maintain the company’s SOX 404 internal control framework.
Lead annual scoping and risk assessment for financial reporting and systems.
Ensure effective design and documentation of business process controls and ITGCs.
Oversee quarterly and annual management certifications supporting CEO/CFO 302 and 906 sign-offs.
Maintain comprehensive Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs), narratives, and flowcharts.
Drive remediation of control deficiencies and track resolution to closure.
Finacial Systems Governance & ITGC Leadership
Establish governance standards for all financial systems within the SOX perimeter, including:
ERP platforms
Revenue and billing systems
Consolidation and reporting tools
Procure-to-Pay and T&E platforms
Payroll systems
Equity/stock administration systems
Ensure robust IT General Controls over:
Logical access management
Role-based security and segregation of duties
Change management
System interfaces and data integrity
Configuration controls
Oversee periodic user access reviews and segregation of duties analyses.
Coordinate with IT and Information Security to align financial systems governance with enterprise cybersecurity standards.
Spin-Off & Standalone Control Environment
Design and implement standalone SOX framework independent of former parent.
Evaluate inherited systems and Transitional Service Arrangements (TSAs) for control sufficiency.
Close separation-related control gaps.
Establish sustainable Day 1 and Year 1 public company compliance model.
Executive & Audit Committee Support
Prepare ICFR updates and risk summaries for the CAO and CFO.
Support Audit Committee materials related to management’s control environment.
Serve as primary management liaison to external auditors for ICFR matters.
Ensure transparent and timely communication of control risks and remediation plans.
Governance, Automation & Continuous Improvement
Drive automation of manual controls and reduce reliance on detective controls.
Implement scalable GRC tooling or SOX management platforms.
Standardize global control practices across regions.
Embed preventive controls directly into financial system configurations.
Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only) Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications.
In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.
This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits that we provide to our employees, please click here.
What We’re Looking For: Basic Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Finance, or related field.
CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
10–15+ years of progressive experience in SOX, ICFR, or financial systems governance.
Experience in a publicly traded company ($1B+ revenue) required.
Deep knowledge of:
SOX 404 and COSO framework
IT General Controls (ITGCs)
Segregation of duties architecture
ERP and financial systems governance
Experience partnering directly with CAO/CFO and external auditors.
Global, multi-entity experience preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.
Recruitment Fraud Alert If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre‑employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here.
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S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.
Mobility Global is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Director of SOX Controls & Financial Systems Governance to build, integrate, and sustain a best‑in‑class internal control framework. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), the Director of SOX Controls & Financial Systems Governance serves as management’s owner of Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR), ensuring all in‑scope financial processes and systems are appropriately designed, documented, governed, secured, and certified in accordance with SOX 404 and COSO standards.
This position operates independently from Internal Audit and is responsible for control design, implementation, governance, and certification — not independent testing.
This role is based in Centreville, Virginia, with plans to relocate to Reston, Virginia, in 2026.
Responsibility and Impact ICFR (SOX 404) Ownership
Own and maintain the company’s SOX 404 internal control framework.
Lead annual scoping and risk assessment for financial reporting and systems.
Ensure effective design and documentation of business process controls and ITGCs.
Oversee quarterly and annual management certifications supporting CEO/CFO 302 and 906 sign-offs.
Maintain comprehensive Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs), narratives, and flowcharts.
Drive remediation of control deficiencies and track resolution to closure.
Finacial Systems Governance & ITGC Leadership
Establish governance standards for all financial systems within the SOX perimeter, including:
ERP platforms
Revenue and billing systems
Consolidation and reporting tools
Procure-to-Pay and T&E platforms
Payroll systems
Equity/stock administration systems
Ensure robust IT General Controls over:
Logical access management
Role-based security and segregation of duties
Change management
System interfaces and data integrity
Configuration controls
Oversee periodic user access reviews and segregation of duties analyses.
Coordinate with IT and Information Security to align financial systems governance with enterprise cybersecurity standards.
Spin-Off & Standalone Control Environment
Design and implement standalone SOX framework independent of former parent.
Evaluate inherited systems and Transitional Service Arrangements (TSAs) for control sufficiency.
Close separation-related control gaps.
Establish sustainable Day 1 and Year 1 public company compliance model.
Executive & Audit Committee Support
Prepare ICFR updates and risk summaries for the CAO and CFO.
Support Audit Committee materials related to management’s control environment.
Serve as primary management liaison to external auditors for ICFR matters.
Ensure transparent and timely communication of control risks and remediation plans.
Governance, Automation & Continuous Improvement
Drive automation of manual controls and reduce reliance on detective controls.
Implement scalable GRC tooling or SOX management platforms.
Standardize global control practices across regions.
Embed preventive controls directly into financial system configurations.
Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only) Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications.
In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.
This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits that we provide to our employees, please click here.
What We’re Looking For: Basic Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Finance, or related field.
CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
10–15+ years of progressive experience in SOX, ICFR, or financial systems governance.
Experience in a publicly traded company ($1B+ revenue) required.
Deep knowledge of:
SOX 404 and COSO framework
IT General Controls (ITGCs)
Segregation of duties architecture
ERP and financial systems governance
Experience partnering directly with CAO/CFO and external auditors.
Global, multi-entity experience preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.
Recruitment Fraud Alert If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre‑employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here.
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