Remote SOX Compliance & Automation Lead

Req ID: 395642 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Remote SOX Compliance & Automation Lead to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Role: SOX Compliance & Automation Lead (Guardium / Reporting)
Position Overview
Lead SOX reporting and compliance operations across multiple enterprise applications
Own end-to-end report lifecycle: data intake, validation, generation, review, and audit readiness
Drive automation to eliminate manual reporting workflows and improve efficiency

Key Responsibilities

SOX Reporting Operations

• Manage monthly generation and validation of compliance reports across multiple applications
• Perform input file verification, issue resolution, and follow-ups with application owners
  Track report status, approvals, and audit evidence in centralized trackers

Review & Quality Assurance

• Review reports with process changes and ensure audit completeness (comments, approvals, decisions)
• Validate baseline reports for new applications and migrations
• Ensure alignment with SOX controls and audit expectations

Stakeholder Management

• Act as primary contact for application teams for report queries, issue resolution, and approvals
• Coordinate with onshore teams, auditors, and application owners
• Drive status updates and reporting cadence through meetings and trackers

Audit & Compliance Support

• Provide audit evidence and support internal/external audit requests
• Monitor compliance gaps and drive remediation follow-ups

Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement automation opportunities across reporting lifecycle (Power Automate, scripting, Python etc.)
• Enhance existing tools and reduce manual data handling
• Support workflow improvements for report generation and tracking

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Assign and track tasks (TFS/Azure DevOps or equivalent)
• Lead offshore delivery execution and ensure SLA adherence
• Facilitate standups and process improvement sessions

• Basic Qualifications:
  8+ years in SOX compliance, security reporting, or audit operations
• 5+ years of experience with data-driven reporting and reconciliation
• 5+ years of experience and proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and reporting tools
• 5+ years of experience with automation (Power Automate, scripting, VBA/Python)
• 3+ years of strong stakeholder communication and coordination skills
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven deliverables
• Experience with Guardium or database activity monitoring reports
• Familiarity with cloud environments (GCP, Oracle, hybrid apps)
• Experience with ticketing/workflow tools (ServiceNow, Azure DevOps)
• Exposure to process automation and AI-enabled workflows

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $105,840 - $196,000 per year. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

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About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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