Senior Manager, IT Finance Compliance (IT SOX)

At Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), we are in the business of creativity, making some of the most beloved film and television of all time, for every platform in the world. As the most creative and proudly independent studio, our future is boundless.  SPE is a division of Sony Corporation, a creative entertainment company built on a foundation of technology. Along with our sister companies, we create movies, television, music, and games that engage billions of people, connecting creators and audiences around the globe.  

The Finance Compliance department is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Senior Manager who is passionate about technology risk management and has a love for the entertainment industry. Not only will you have a behind the scenes view of one of the largest media and entertainment studios, but you will also have the opportunity to think creatively, solve complex problems, and collaborate across dynamic teams.  

As the Senior Manager, IT Finance Compliance, you will lead SPE’s IT SOX Compliance program and play a critical role in ensuring the Company’s evolving technology landscape maintains a strong and sustainable control environment. As SPE continues to modernize its technology ecosystem, you will partner with cross-functional teams to integrate SOX compliance into major system implementations, transformation initiatives, and emerging technologies. This role requires a leader with deep technical expertise who can drive continuous improvement across the IT control environment.  

How you will make an impact: 

• Provide strategic oversight and governance over SPE’s IT SOX control environment, defining the long-term strategy, framework, and roadmap for sustainable SOX compliance.  

• Lead the global IT SOX program, overseeing governance of IT General (ITGC) controls, Company Level (CLC) controls, and key reports in compliance with SOX 404 requirements and corporate standards. 

• Lead the IT SOX readiness program for major technology implementations, acquisitions, and transformation initiatives, ensuring controls are appropriately designed, documented, and operational prior to go live.  

• Partner with IT and business leaders to evaluate the SOX implications of emerging technologies and establish an appropriate control framework to support Advanced Technologies. 

• Analyze processes, risks, and controls to identify opportunities to strengthen the control environment, recommend pragmatic solutions, and partner with management to resolve deficiencies.  

• Lead enterprise-wide IT risk assessments for new systems, applications, and technology changes to evaluate SOX applicability, identifying emerging risks, and determine appropriate control requirements. 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the IT control framework through automation, standardization, and process optimization. 

• Partner with project management, IT, and business leadership to embed SOX compliance requirements throughout the system development lifecycle, ensuring new applications and business processes are compliant from design through implementation. 

• Develop and deliver high quality and engaging IT SOX readiness and compliance education for control owners to strengthen the understanding of compliance requirements across the organization. 

• Serve as the lead for internal and external IT SOX audits, driving coordination, issue resolution, and timely completion across all stakeholders. 

• Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies to proactively evolve SPE’s IT governance and compliance programs. 

Experience Requirements: 

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT compliance, IT audit, or IT risk management, including significant experience leading SOX programs within a complex global organization.  

• Deep expertise in SOX, COSO, ITGCs, and technology governance.  

• Proven ability to assess technology risks and implement scalable governance models while maintaining strong internal controls.  

• Experience leading SOX readiness activities for implementations, transformations, or major technology initiatives. 

• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional strategic initiatives involving Finance, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and audit teams. 

• Proven ability to manage multiple strategic priorities, navigate ambiguity, and drive organizational change. 

• Experience with SAP S4HANA & GRC systems preferred 

• Direct experience in media, entertainment, or technology industry preferred  

• Passionate about IT Compliance and risk management   

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Accounting, or related field 

• CISA required; additional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISSP, CRISC highly desirable