Senior Manager, SOX Compliance (Hybrid)

The SOX Program Management Office (PMO) is the central team responsible for managing and governing the company's Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance program. We coordinate SOX scoping, planning, testing timelines, evidence management, and auditor interactions across Finance, IT, and business teams, ensuring controls are executed, documented, and audit ready. Acting as the primary liaison with Internal Audit and external auditors, the SOX PMO plays a critical role in maintaining strong internal controls, driving consistency, and supporting a successful SOX compliance environment at scale.

We are seeking a Senior Manager of SOX compliance. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in SOX compliance, risk management and audit project management. This role requires a strategic problem solver with excellent leadership skills to ensure the delivery of high-quality audit outcomes across global operations.
* Lead the SOX 404 program lifecycle, including risk assessment, scoping, control design and testing.
* Partner across Finance, IT, and business teams to align internal control over financial reporting with US GAAP and regulatory requirements.
* Review business and system controls, track remediation of deficiencies and resolve audit findings promptly.
* Assess the implications of newly implemented applications, systems, and policies on the SOX compliance program.
* Implement automation and continuous monitoring to enhance compliance efficiency.
* Collaborate with external and internal auditors and provide comprehensive reports on SOX activities to senior leadership.
* Provide guidance and training on SOX compliance requirements.
* Mentor and develop team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.
* Participate in or oversee special projects and initiatives related to emerging technologies, process improvement, or system deployment.

* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Self-motivated, superior work ethic, and a roll-up-the-sleeves style.
* Exceptional writing, communication, interpersonal & presentation skills.
* Thrives in both working independently as well as a collaborative team member.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adhere to deadlines consistently.

* Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience (accounting or information systems is preferred)
* Extensive progressive accounting or audit experience (preferably in Big 4 or equivalent) with deep hands-on knowledge of SOX
* Comprehensive and strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP

You may also have:
* A CPA
* Expertise in SAP

Fremont, CA - Hybrid (3 days a week)

Our Gold LEED-certified Fremont product-design campus drives innovation, bringing together a diverse set of engineering, design, operations, support and administrative teams. The site is equipped with state-of-the-art clean room and lab space. On-site social activities are popular, including our annual BBQ, ice cream social, and holiday events. Wellness programs, gaming rooms and the on-site fitness center help round out and balance your Seagate work-life experience, along with opportunities to give back to our local community.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $143,000 - $209,000. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-and long-term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care, and healthcare spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location.

Location: Fremont USA Research Center

Travel: None