Manager, SOX Compliance

Warby Parker is seeking a Manager of SOX to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing Warby Parker's SOX compliance program.

This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Operations, Internal Audit, and IT, to ensure the design and execution of effective internal controls.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a strong understanding of SOX and external audit requirements, and is passionate about fostering a culture of compliance and accountability.

Sound a lot like you? Read on!

What you'll do:


* Coordinate and manage the company's SOX compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements


* Work with the Internal Audit team to maintain and update documentation related to internal controls, including process narratives, risk control matrices, and flowcharts


* Serve as a liaison between external auditors, internal auditors, and internal teams to coordinate annual walkthroughs and project manage controls documentation requests


* Perform quality assurance over controls documentation to ensure SOX compliance


* Track control deficiencies, work with control owners to execute remediation plans, and support remediation progress


* Partner with process owners to ensure controls are appropriately integrated into business processes, identify risks, and implement mitigating controls if required


* Assist in designing and implementing internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) for new systems


* Provide training and guidance to employees on SOX requirements and best practices


* Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of controls

Who you are:


* Backed by 5+ years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or public accounting (Big 4 experience is a plus), working with a public company with physical inventory


* The proud owner of a Bachelor of Science in accounting, finance, or a related field


* Someone with a solid understanding of SOX, internal controls, and risk management principles


* Equipped with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a razor-sharp attention to detail


* Someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills


* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) and Google Suite


* Not on the Office of Inspector General's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)

Extra Credit:


* CPA, CIA, or CISA certification (or progress toward certification)


* Experience working with SOX compliance tools or platforms


* Familiarity with retail or consumer goods industries

In compliance with local and state requirements, Warby Parker is committed to pay transparency.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes not only a competitive base salary/hourly rate but also variable compensation for eligible employees.

For applicable postings, the range listed is a good faith estimate of th...