Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager of IT Compliance specializing in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and IT General Controls compliance to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring our organization's IT systems and processes adhere to SOX requirements, mitigating risks, and maintaining the integrity of our financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate SOX compliance efforts for IT-related controls and processes.Develop, implement, and maintain IT policies, procedures, and controls to ensure SOX and ISO27001 compliance.Conduct risk assessments and identify areas of potential non-compliance within IT systems and processes.Design and execute tests of IT controls to evaluate their effectiveness and efficiency.Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audits and provide necessary documentation and evidence.Monitor and analyze changes in regulations and industry best practices to ensure ongoing compliance.Provide guidance and training to IT staff on compliance requirements and best practices.Prepare detailed reports on compliance status, control deficiencies, and remediation plans for management and auditors.Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain IT controls across the organization.Assist in the development and maintenance of IT governance frameworks and risk management strategies.Act as primary point of contact for audits, facilitate written IT responses to audit findings, and develop action plans with key IT stakeholders.Provide consultative support to IT teams to identify opportunities for control improvements.Maintain centralized document repository to control evidence requirements and ensure timely submission of appropriate evidence.Prepare teams for upcoming audits by researching topics and providing guidance on best practices.Manage documentation of IT General and Application controls, updating as needed.Assist with developing and verifying completion of remediation plans for control deficiencies.Participate in and lead teams in ad hoc assignments.Manage IT policy governance to ensure inventory is up-to-date and documentation is current and auditable.Ensure successful implementation and execution of ISO27001 controls to maintain certification.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.10+ years of experience in IT audit, compliance, or risk management, with a strong focus on SOX compliance.In-depth knowledge of SOX requirements, COBIT, ITIL, and other relevant IT governance frameworks.Working knowledge, understanding and experience with ERP platforms (Oracle, SAP, etc.).Exceptional understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, and processes.Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a challenging environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and relevant compliance management tool

Target Salary $145,000- $185,000

About Skechers
Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500® brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily.  The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.