Sox Technology Architect

Job title: Sox Technology Architect

Reports to: VP, Security & Compliance

Department:Security & Compliance

Location: Alpharetta, GA

Grade: 20

About Priority: 

Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. is a leading financial technology company on a mission to deliver a personalized, easy-to-adopt financial toolset that accelerates cash flow and optimizes working capital for businesses. Our vision is to eliminate the barriers to unlocking revenue - empowering businesses to grow faster and operate smarter.

We achieve this through the Priority Commerce Engine, an innovative platform that combines payables, acquiring, and banking and treasury solutions. This unified approach allows businesses to streamline financial operations, reduce unnecessary costs, and uncover new revenue opportunities.

At Priority, we're driven by results. We expect our people to be known for results - bringing expertise, momentum, and relentless focus to every challenge, helping our clients and each other thrive.

About the Role: 

The SOX Technology Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and testing technology controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements across both existing and new applications. This role serves as a critical partner to engineering, security, and compliance teams, translating regulatory and control objectives into scalable and auditable technical solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in control frameworks, system architecture, and software development practices, enabling them to embed SOX compliance seamlessly into the technology stack.

Responsibilities:

Control Design and Documentation:

• Design and document SOX-aligned IT controls for new and existing systems, with a focus on access management, change management, and data integrity.
• Control Implementation:
• Implement control solutions in partnership with application, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to ensure effective integration into production environments.

Control Testing:

• Test and validate control effectiveness through periodic assessments, control walkthroughs, and support for internal and external audit activities.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate with Internal and External Audit, Finance, Operations, Human Resources, and Information Technology teams.

Risk assessment:

• Assessing key financial reporting risks and prioritizing areas for control testing. 

Issue identification and remediation:

• Identification, assessment, and development of corrective action plans for control deficiencies. 

Reporting and communication:

• Preparing detailed audit reports that summarize the results of control testing and provide recommendations to management and audit committees. 

Coordination with external auditors:

• Collaborating with external auditors to facilitate their SOX testing procedures and ensure consistency in audit findings. 

SOX compliance monitoring:

• Maintaining ongoing monitoring of controls to detect potential risks or changes affecting SOX compliance. 
• Undertaking other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

What Success Looks Like:

Success in a SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) Audit Architect role means being a dependable guardian of internal controls and financial reporting accuracy. This role is essential to ensuring compliance with SOX regulations and reducing risk exposure for the organization.

• Completes testing by deadlines with minimal errors or rework.
• Documents findings clearly and in alignment with audit standards.
• Provides meaningful insights and practical recommendations to improve control environments.
• Works well with Finance, IT, Risk, Compliance, and Internal/External Audit teams.
• Communicates control issues clearly and professionally with stakeholders.
• Builds trust with control owners and supports them in remediating deficiencies.
• Uses critical thinking to challenge assumptions and spot red flags or emerging risks.
• Ensures audit evidence is sufficient and aligns with PCAOB or internal audit standards.
• Stays current on SOX updates, regulatory changes, and best practices.

Candidate Requirements:

Education

• Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Relevant certifications like Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CISA will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 10+ years’ experience preferably Public Accounting, Internal Audits, SOX Audits, SOX Compliance, Statutory Audits.
• Demonstrated experience in working well in small teams.

Work Skills

• Exhibit and promote good personal and professional ethics.
• Strong knowledge of accounting concepts and process/controls related to Revenue, Financial close and Reporting, Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Treasury, Tax, HR Payroll, etc.
• Working knowledge of General IT control concepts.
• Ability to support high-caliber SOX controls testing and other internal control initiatives.
• Ability to work independently, deliver high quality output under time pressure and prioritize competing workloads.
• Demonstrated understanding of information management systems and infrastructure including IT processes, tools, controls.
• Technical acumen and the ability to understand and interpret technical specifications and queries.
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines in a fast-paced environment, deliver quality products and work well in a dynamic team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office productivity applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and SharePoint.
• Strong problem solving & organization skills.

Work Environment & Culture:

We believe that performance and experience go hand in hand - an exceptional Employee experience is earned through contribution. We are a results-driven team, grounded in our core values: ownership, authenticity, service, trust, innovation, and camaraderie.

Our culture is built for those who want to make an impact. We challenge each other to grow, celebrate progress, and support one another through shared goals and real connection. Whether you're building technology, serving clients, or supporting internal teams, you’ll be part of a company that empowers you to perform at your best and be known for results.

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation range: $138,400 - $150,000

We invest in the whole employee - personally and professionally. Our benefits package is designed to support your well-being, growth, and success - both inside and outside of work.

Financial Wellness

• Bonus programs
• 401(k) match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• HSA and FSA options
• Financial wellness resources and employee discount programs

Health & Well-being

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Mental health support for employees and dependents through Lyra Health
• Family planning and women’s health benefits through Carrot
• Gym membership reimbursement and virtual wellness programs (including yoga)

Time Off

• 3 weeks PTO to start, with unlimited PTO after year one

Growth & Development

• Education expense reimbursement
• Leadership development programs
• Certified Payments Professional (CPP) certification support

We believe great performance starts with feeling supported - and we’ve built our benefits with that in mind.

Traditional Physical Requirements:

• Requires prolonged sitting, standing, bending, stooping and stretching.
• Requires the ability to lift 10 pounds.
• Requires eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity and a normal range of hearing and vision (with or without correction).

Join our team at Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. and be part of a dynamic and innovative company that is transforming the financial technology landscape. Together, we can shape the future of payments and banking solutions while providing unmatched value to our clients.