Head of IT SOX

About the position 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. Responsibilities • Lead and manage the organization's end-to-end IT SOX compliance program • Own SOX IT planning, scoping, testing, remediation, and reporting activities • Build scalable, automated, and sustainable controls to support growth through pre-IPO and post-IPO readiness • Develop and maintain the SOX IT compliance roadmap aligned with organizational growth • Pioneer the use of AI and automation technologies to enhance control effectiveness, continuous monitoring, and risk detection • Drive IT controls rationalization initiatives to optimize the control environment and increase reliance on IT automated controls (ITACs) • Design, implement, and monitor IT General Controls (ITGCs) across critical systems • Evaluate and test application controls and IT automated controls (ITACs) to ensure proper functionality and compliance • Conduct system and process risk assessments to identify control gaps and remediation needs • Oversee control documentation and ensure audit-ready evidence is maintained • Assess and monitor Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) controls for new system implementations and changes • Partner with Engineering, Security, IT, DevOps, and Finance teams to implement scalable controls • Work directly with technical partners to design controls that align with business operations • Collaborate with process owners to identify control improvements and automation opportunities • Support SEC cybersecurity disclosure requirements and ongoing monitoring of cyber risks • Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors on IT SOX matters • Manage audit requests, coordinate testing schedules, and facilitate audit walkthroughs • Track and report on IT SOX compliance status to leadership, the Board, and Audit Committee Requirements • 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 company • Have proven ability to establish or scale SOX IT compliance programs at newly public or pre-IPO companies • Possess deep understanding of ITGCs, application controls, and risk assessments • Have strong project management, analytical, and communication skills • Hold a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field • Are passionate about building scalable processes that support organizational growth and Anthropic's mission to create safe AI Nice-to-haves • Experience with Workday, Salesforce, NetSuite, GitHub, or other enterprise business systems • CISA, CIA, CPA, or similar certification • Experience supporting rapid company growth and scaling compliance programs accordingly • Interest in or experience applying AI/ML technologies to audit, compliance, or risk management processes • Understanding of financial data security and compliance requirements • Experience working at a high-growth AI or technology company • Familiarity with auditing modern software development environments Benefits • competitive compensation and benefits • optional equity donation matching • generous vacation and parental leave • flexible working hours • a lovely office space in which to collaborate with colleagues