SOX PMO Associate - Business Process **Austin, Texas, United States** **Corporate Functions** **Summary** Posted: **Oct 08, 2025** Weekly Hours: **40** Role Number: **200624854-0157** Are you passionate about internal controls? We are looking to hire someone to manage the organization’s global Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program management office (PMO). Reporting directly to the SOX PMO Manager, this role will support oversight of the SOX program—partnering with stakeholder, reporting, technology strategy, and program analytics. **Description** • Assist teams across Finance and IT to scope, document, organize and test key SOX controls and reports • Collaborate with internal and external auditors on SOX and control questions related to electronic audit evidence (EAE), applications, and key reports • Partner with various managers and teams in support of SOX compliance • Work with GBS, Finance, and IT to help with controls, control design, and process improvements • Understand populations, sample selection, electronic audit evidence, and documentation considerations • Be proactive and able to assist with special projects as needed • Interact with and communicate to different levels of management **Minimum Qualifications** + 5+ years of experience in SOX, internal controls, internal audit, or external audit + Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, management information systems, or similar **Preferred Qualifications** + Demonstrated experience identifying and evaluating financial risks and controls + Demonstrated experience scoping and benchmarking key reports + Relevant SOX and financial audit experience + Ability to communicate effectively at many levels + Demonstrated experience in designing test steps to test key controls + Demonstrated experience performing walkthroughs and testing of manual and automated controls + Demonstrated ability in positively working with other departments/teams and influencing without authority + Ability to act independently, be self-motivated, and motivate others + Self-starter with the ability to deal with ambiguity and work independently + Ability to thrive in a highly visible position in a fast paced, deadline driven environment + Exceptional organizational and documentation skills + General working knowledge of the various aspects of the finance process areas, including Order-to-Cash, Purchase-to-Pay, and Record-to-Report + Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills + ERP experience required, SAP experience preferred + Understanding of IT general controls preferred + Experience with business intelligence, analytics and data warehousing a plus + CPA/CISA preferred Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) . Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) . Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation. Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) . Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more . Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more . Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.