Senior SOX Compliance Manager

Do you have a strong understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance, including financial controls and IT general controls? Have you previously worked at Nasdaq-listed companies? 

If this sounds like you and you are driven by purpose, join the SOPHiA GENETICS Finance team as our new Senior SOX Compliance Manager, and enable us to make a positive impact on the outcomes for cancer and rare disease patients worldwide. 

This is a hybrid opportunity, requiring 3 days onsite our corporate office in Boston, MA.

Our Mission  

We believe there is a smarter, more data-driven way to make decisions in healthcare and our cloud-native AI powered SOPHiA DDM Platform makes that vision a reality on a daily basis. You will have direct input to our mission to democratize data-driven medicine for the ultimate benefit of cancer and rare disease patients across the globe.  

Your Mission 

Reporting to the CFO, the Senior SOX Compliance Manager will support the Group’s internal control framework and ensure ongoing SOX compliance. They will play a key role in strengthening the control environment and aligning with best practices in financial reporting and risk management. The role includes supporting the transition from SOX 404(a) to 404(b), assisting with position papers on complex accounting matters, and supporting the assessment of business plans in accordance with accounting guidelines.

The vale you bring 

• Lead and coordinate the Group’s SOX compliance program, including scoping, risk assessments, documentation, and testing of controls for both the financial controls and IT General Controls.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Collaborate with the business process owners and finance and other teams to ensure control design and execution are in compliance with the SOX standards and best practices.
• Maintain and enhance internal control documentation, including control matrices, flowcharts and testing evidence.
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and accounting standards and assess their impact on internal controls.
• Coordinate with external advisors and auditors and other assurance providers to support audit and compliance activities.
• Assist with guidance on complex transactions under IFRS (and US GAAP where relevant).
• Prepare, review and help develop internal control documentation, including control matrices, flowcharts, and testing evidence.
• Deliver training and promote awareness of internal control best practices across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CA, or equivalent designation preferred.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant progressive experience in SOX compliance, internal controls, or audit, ideally in a multinational environment.  Ideally including Big 4 accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS; experience with US GAAP is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated experience with companies listed on the Nasdaq; familiarity with dual-listed entities (e.g., SIX) is a plus.
• Exposure to software or health technology in a multinational environment is a plus.
• Previous experience working with external auditors.
• Highly pragmatic, results-driven, and hands-on.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to convey complex topics clearly and diplomatically.
• Proven ability to work effectively in multicultural and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Adaptable and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Must be open to continuing education class particularly around new accounting guidelines such as IFRS 18.
• Must be willing to travel to other offices in Bidart, FR and Rolle, CH.

Benefits

You will be joining an organization with the patient at the heart of every decision and action, driven by purpose as we pursue exponential growth.

Business recognition and accolades include: 

• World's most innovative companies (Top 10)
• World's smartest companies (Top 50) 
• 100 Best Places to Work in Boston (2022-2025)
• Top 10 European Tech Startup
• Top 10 European biotechs startup to watch
• Top 25 East-Coast Biotech to watch

Our benefits package is comprehensive, but varies internationally in-line with local standards and laws. You can discuss a full breakdown with us, but as a brief overview:

• Outstanding Medical (with Telemedicine), Dental, and Vision Plan with 90% employer contributions, including $0 deductible plans options. 
• Life and AD&D company provided  
• Company 4% match 401K contributions  
• Company-paid Short and long-term disability insurance  
• 20 Days PTO (Increases with tenure), 5 sick days and 14 Public holidays recognized 
• FSA commuter benefits 
• Supplemental employee insurance options are available for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital and Legal  
• Voluntary Pet Insurance and Auto and Home options  
• Employer Assistance Program free for all employees  

Our DNA

Like the strands of DNA itself, SOPHiA GENETICS and the team are deeply interconnected and reliant on each other to deliver. There are common threads across the team. Things that bind us together. Those things are Relentless Curious; Resilient & Nimble and Fearlessly Adventurous 

Our Virtues

At SOPHiA GENETICS we established our 7 Virtues to clarify how our principles show up each day through action.  We Decide; We Do; We Collaborate; We Innovate; We Empower; We Adapt and We Learn.

At the centre of our Virtues is our Mantra, We Care, which provides a constant reminder of the compassionate, benevolent, and hopeful nature of our mission and how it should be threaded through each of our Virtues and everything we do. Learn more about our DNA and Virtues on our Careers portal

The process 

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Apply now with your CV and any supporting information. 

Suitably qualified candidates will be invited through an interview and screening process where you will speak with members of our Talent Acquisition Team, the hiring leader alongside key colleagues and stakeholders from across the business. If you need additional support for accessibility, please contact our TA team for assistance.

We appreciate the value external partners can bring, but we operate a direct-hiring model and we are not looking to utilize agency support at this time. All hiring is controlled by Talent Acquisition, potential partners should liaise through TA and not our hiring teams please.

Start Date: ASAP 

Location: Boston, MA - Hybrid, 3 days PW & travel to our CH & FR offices will be required

Contract: Permanent