Head of IT SOX

Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems.About the role We are looking for a Head of IT SOX to join our Internal Audit SOX team at Anthropic. In this role, you will lead the organization's IT SOX compliance program, with a primary focus on IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, and system/process risk assessments. You'll work cross-functionally with Engineering, Security, IT, DevOps, and Finance to ensure the organization meets SOX 404 compliance requirements in a rapidly scaling, technology-driven environment.This is a unique opportunity to build IT SOX controls at an AI-first company, leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to create innovative, automated, and scalable compliance solutions. You will help define how AI can transform traditional SOX processes—from continuous monitoring to intelligent risk assessment—while maintaining the rigor required for public company compliance.As the Head of IT SOX, you will own SOX IT planning, scoping, testing, remediation, and reporting activities. You'll work directly with technical partners to design and implement scalable controls, oversee documentation, and manage communication with external auditors. This role reports to the Head of Internal Audit and plays a critical part in strengthening internal control maturity as the company scales through pre‑IPO readiness and longer term as a public company.ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the organization's end-to-end IT SOX compliance programOwn SOX IT planning, scoping, testing, remediation, and reporting activitiesBuild scalable, automated, and sustainable controls to support growth through pre‑IPO and post‑IPO readinessDevelop and maintain the SOX IT compliance roadmap aligned with organizational growthPioneer the use of AI and automation technologies to enhance control effectiveness, continuous monitoring, and risk detectionDrive IT controls rationalization initiatives to optimize the control environment and increase reliance on IT automated controls (ITACs)ITGC and Application ControlsDesign, implement, and monitor IT General Controls (ITGCs) across critical systemsEvaluate and test application controls and IT automated controls (ITACs) to ensure proper functionality and complianceConduct system and process risk assessments to identify control gaps and remediation needsOversee control documentation and ensure audit-ready evidence is maintainedAssess and monitor Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) controls for new system implementations and changesCross-Functional PartnershipPartner with Engineering, Security, IT, DevOps, and Finance teams to implement scalable controlsWork directly with technical partners to design controls that align with business operationsCollaborate with process owners to identify control improvements and automation opportunitiesSupport SEC cybersecurity disclosure requirements and ongoing monitoring of cyber risksExternal Audit ManagementServe as the primary point of contact for external auditors on IT SOX mattersManage audit requests, coordinate testing schedules, and facilitate audit walkthroughsTrack and report on IT SOX compliance status to leadership, the Board, and Audit CommitteeYou may be a good fit if you:Have 10+ years of hands‑on IT audit and SOX compliance experience, preferably in both Big 4 and in-house internal audit/SOX leadership roles at a fast‑paced technology companyHave proven ability to establish or scale SOX IT compliance programs at newly public or pre‑IPO companiesPossess deep understanding of ITGCs, application controls, and risk assessmentsHave strong project management, analytical, and communication skillsHold a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related fieldAre passionate about building scalable processes that support organizational growth and Anthropic's mission to create safe AIStrong candidates may also have:Experience with Workday, Salesforce, NetSuite, GitHub, or other enterprise business systemsCISA, CIA, CPA, or similar certificationExperience supporting rapid company growth and scaling compliance programs accordinglyInterest in or experience applying AI/ML technologies to audit, compliance, or risk management processesUnderstanding of financial data security and compliance requirementsExperience working at a high-growth AI or technology companyFamiliarity with auditing modern software development environmentsThe annual compensation range for this role is below. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. Our total compensation package for full-time employees includes equity and benefits.$300,000 - $360,000 USDLogistics Education requirements:We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.Location-based hybrid policy:Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. However, some roles may require more time in our offices.Visa sponsorship:We do sponsor visas! However, we aren't able to successfully sponsor visas for every role and every candidate. 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