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IT Quality Compliance Manager - Hybrid

Caris Life Sciences
Full-time
Remote friendly (Irving, TX)
United States
Corporate Functions

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Role Summary

IT Quality Compliance Manager position responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and ongoing management of IT controls to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, primarily SOX and SOC 2. Coordinates with cross-functional teams and acts as a liaison with external auditors to support a sustainable compliance program.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee an integrated control framework designed to support internal and external compliance requirements.
  • Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and application controls for SOX and SOC 2 compliance, including updates to process documentation, risk control matrices, and control narratives.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for ITGC inquiries, walkthroughs, and testing; manage collection, review, and submission of audit requests.
  • Establish compliance calendars and testing schedules aligned with external auditors and internal stakeholders.
  • Monitor and advise on remediation efforts for identified deficiencies and ensure timely resolution.
  • Support control activities such as quarterly user access reviews and quarterly segregation of duties reviews for change management.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to identify control gaps and drive continuous improvement of the control environment.
  • Develop policies, procedures, and standards to strengthen IT governance and regulatory compliance.
  • Report on compliance status, risks, and remediation progress to management and stakeholders.
  • Maintain knowledge of advancements in IT audit and cybersecurity methodologies.

Qualifications

  • Required: Bachelorโ€™s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance or related field.
  • Required: 5+ years of IT audit experience within Public Accounting or Internal Audit.
  • Required: Professional certification (CISA, CIA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC).
  • Required: 5+ years of experience with SOX or SOC 2.
  • Required: 3+ years of experience leading audit engagements.
  • Required: Experience working with external auditors and managing compliance assessments.
  • Required: Excellent project management skills.
  • Required: Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

  • Knowledge of ITGCs and control frameworks for SOX and SOC 2
  • Auditing and risk assessment skills
  • Policy, procedure, and standard development
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management

Education

  • As listed in Qualifications: Bachelorโ€™s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance or related field.

Additional Requirements

  • Travel may be required up to 15% of the time.
  • May require periodic travel and some evenings, weekends and/or holidays.