[Remote] Compliance Specialist II, SOX Compliance

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pinterest is looking for a strong and motivated Compliance Specialist to join the SOX Compliance team. You’ll be responsible for the daily operations of our SOX program through building and owning relationships with critical business partners, providing project oversight, and managing and developing a team of SOX Compliance external resources. Responsibilities • Partner with external auditors and SOX Compliance co-source team to execute a coordinated audit plan, including determining where SOX Compliance’s work can be relied on to improve audit efficiency, optimize audit coverage and reduce audit fees. • Ensure teams are accountable to timelines, deadlines and delivering quality work products. • Independently execute key aspects of the SOX PMO function including management sub-certifications, materiality and risk assessment refreshes, periodic control census and year end inquiries • Act as the primary point of contact with external auditors. • Key involvement with significant process, product or system changes which impact internal control over financial reporting including recommending controls to be implemented as part of new system and project launches and collaborating with business partners on control implementation. • Oversight over all control deficiencies and with a focus on continuous improvement (identify and assess impact analyses and mitigating controls). • Assist and facilitate stakeholder training and education to drive the efficiency and effectiveness of the program. • Work closely with SOX Compliance leadership on periodic and ad hoc management reporting. • Maintain strong relationships with our external auditors and key business partners across Pinterest. • Learn about the business and identify appropriate risk mitigation and opportunities to add value. • Assist in building a world class SOX PMO by implementing leading practice frameworks, audit process improvement, utilizing technology, exploring automation and artificial intelligence, and contributing to the continuous improvement of the SOX Compliance brand. • Share feedback with external auditors and internal resources and implement feedback where applicable. Skills • Experience in end-to-end SOX project management, internal controls evaluation and cross-functional collaboration. • Deep understanding of risk and control concepts related to business and information technology processes. • Agile problem solving skills that demonstrate critical thinking, creative and practical approach to reach a solution. • Ability to multi-task effectively, manage multiple priorities and escalate as needed. • Experience independently operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple projects/initiatives. • Exceptional people skills with demonstrated ability to communicate process/controls and audit objectives in a collaborative and complex environment. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to details. • Knowledge of Sabanes-Oxley Act and related control frameworks such as COSO 2013. • At least 5 years of relevant experience in audit and/or project management in the technology sector preferably in AdTech. • CIA, CPA, CISA, or Project Management certification. • Experience with GRC tool (Auditboard and Workiva). • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience Company Overview • Pinterest is a visual bookmarking tool for saving and discovering creative ideas. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job