Director, SOX

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Innovate with purpose</strong></p> <p>At BILL, we believe in empowering the businesses that drive our economy. By replacing outdated financial processes with innovative tools, we help businesses—from startups to established brands—make smarter decisions and gain control of their operations. And we don’t stop there: we’re creating the future of financial automation so businesses can spend more time on what matters.</p> <p>Working here means you become part of a vision-driven team that’s ready to tackle challenges and build cutting-edge solutions. We value purpose, drive, and curiosity—and we thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Whether in one of our offices in San Jose, CA, Draper, UT, or working remotely, BILLders collaborate to deliver real impact for businesses that need more time in their busy weeks.</p> <p>BILL builds high performing teams and we seek to hire the best talent for every role. We're committed to building a workplace that fosters inclusion and diverse perspectives, valuing each person’s unique skills and experiences. We’d love to hear from you—you might be just what we’re looking for, whether in this role or another.</p> <p>✨ Let’s give businesses more time for what matters.</p></div><p><strong>Job Title: Director, SOX &amp; Governance</strong></p> <p>The Director of SOX and Internal Control over Financial Reporting is a strategic and highly visible leadership role responsible for the end-to-end design, implementation, and execution of the company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 compliance program. This role ensures the company maintains a robust and efficient internal control environment over financial reporting (ICFR) to safeguard company assets, prevent material misstatements, and support the CEO/CFO's annual certifications.</p> <h3>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h3> <h4>A. SOX Strategy and Leadership</h4> <ul> <li>Program Ownership: Own and lead the company's annual SOX compliance lifecycle, including planning, scoping, documentation, testing, remediation, and final management reporting.</li> <li>Risk Assessment and Scoping: Direct the annual financial risk assessment to identify significant accounts, relevant assertions, and key controls. Adjust the SOX scope proactively to address organizational changes, system implementations, and acquisitions.</li> <li>Audit Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between management, control owners, Internal Audit, and the External Auditors for all SOX-related matters to ensure a co-ordinated, efficient, and cost-effective audit process.</li> <li>Executive Reporting: Prepare and present quarterly SOX status reports, control deficiency summaries, and remediation progress updates to Senior Management.</li> </ul> <h4>B. Control Environment and Efficiency</h4> <ul> <li>Control Design: Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of both business process controls (e.g., Revenue, Procurement, Treasury) and IT General Controls (ITGCs) and application controls.</li> <li>Deficiency Management: Manage the process for evaluating, assessing the severity (e.g., deficiency vs. material weakness), and tracking the timely remediation of all control gaps.</li> <li>Control Optimization: Drive a continuous improvement mindset, identifying opportunities for control rationalization, process streamlining, and the adoption of automation (e.g., leveraging GRC tools, automated controls) to enhance compliance efficiency.</li> <li>Technical Expertise: Serve as the internal subject matter expert on all SOX-related regulations (SEC, PCAOB) and control frameworks (COSO).</li> </ul> <h4>C. Cross-Functional Partnership</h4> <ul> <li>Process Owner Engagement: Partner closely with process and control owners across Finance, IT, and Operations to provide guidance, deliver training, and ensure control responsibilities are clearly understood and executed effectively.</li> <li>Change Management: Proactively assess and manage the SOX impact of new financial systems (e.g., ERP implementations), significant process changes, and digital transformation initiatives.</li> <li>Training and Culture: Develop and deliver SOX training programs to elevate the organization's overall understanding and commitment to internal controls.</li> <li> <h3>Policy Governance : (a) Policy Architecture: Spearhead the development, maintenance, and periodic review of global accounting and operational policies to ensure they remain aligned with evolving regulatory standards and business scale.; (b) Standardization: Drive the harmonization of processes across different business units to ensure a unified "single source of truth" for compliance and governance reporting.</h3> </li> </ul> <h3>Required Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.</li> <li>Big 4 Requirement: Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a Big 4 accounting firm (Audit or Risk Advisory), specifically focused on SOX 404 audits and ICFR for large accelerated filers.</li> <li>Experience: Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in SOX compliance, Internal Audit, or financial controls, with significant experience managing a global SOX program for a publicly traded company.</li> <li>Certification: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is strongly preferred. CISA is a plus.</li> <li>Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of SOX Section 404 requirements, the COSO Framework, and PCAOB auditing standards. Proven expertise in assessing and managing IT General Controls (ITGCs) and finance transformation.</li> <li>Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage and develop staff, and communicate complex control issues clearly and concisely to non-financial executives and external auditors.</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The estimated salary&nbsp; range for this role is noted below for our San Jose based role.&nbsp; Our ranges for each role and job level are based on a variety of factors including candidate experience, expertise, and geographic location and may vary from the amounts listed above. The role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending &amp; health savings account, paid holidays, paid time off, and other company benefits.</span></p></div><div class="title">San Jose pay range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$172,600</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$216,300 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>What’s in it for you?&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Redefining how businesses automate their work is a fast-paced, exciting, and fun environment. But we also have benefits and perks to ensure the magic isn’t only experienced by our customers, but by our employees as well.&nbsp;</p> <p>Here is a preview of some of the amazing benefits here at BILL: <br><br></p> <ul> <li>100% paid employee health, dental, and vision plans (choose HMO, PPO, or HDHP)</li> <li>HSA &amp; FSA accounts&nbsp;</li> <li>Life Insurance, Long &amp; Short-term disability coverage</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li> <li>11+ Observed holidays and wellness days and flexible time off&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee Stock Purchase Program with employee discounts</li> <li>Wellness &amp; Fitness initiatives</li> <li>Employee recognition and referral programs</li> <li>And much more</li> </ul> <p>Don’t believe us? Check out our culture, benefits, and teams on our <a href="https://www.bill.com/careers">career site</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bill/life/f7e79b4e-c752-482f-80b4-7d11f2d06086/?viewAsMember=true">LinkedIn Life</a>, or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnyriCE50-7wj1yPJGgPdBush5IJp7xQj">YouTube</a> pages.</p> <p>BILL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe our best ideas come from the unique stories, perspectives, and experiences of our team members. We welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to bring their authentic selves and contribute to our culture.</p> <p>We are committed to a transparent, inclusive hiring process that reflects our values. If you need accommodations at any stage, please contact <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p> <p class="p1">Our <a href="https://www.bill.com/legal/applicant-privacy-notice">Applicant Privacy Notice</a> describes how BILL treats the personal information it receives from applicants.</p></div>