We're transforming the grocery industry

At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together. Where others see a simple need for grocery delivery, we see exciting complexity and endless opportunity to serve the varied needs of our community. We work to deliver an essential service that customers rely on to get their groceries and household goods, while also offering safe and flexible earnings opportunities to Instacart Personal Shoppers.

Instacart has become a lifeline for millions of people, and we’re building the team to help push our shopping cart forward. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table.

Instacart is a Flex First team

There’s no one-size fits all approach to how we do our best work. Our employees have the flexibility to choose where they do their best work—whether it’s from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events. Learn more about our flexible approach to where we work.

Why this role is on the menu

We are seeking a Senior SOX Manager to lead enterprise-wide programs focused on SOX compliance, IT controls, and controls transformation across modern technology environments.

This role sits at the intersection of technical program management, digital risk, and engineering, requiring the ability to translate complex system architectures into scalable, audit-ready control frameworks. The Senior SOX Manager will own program strategy and execution, driving alignment across Engineering, Finance, Data, and Audit stakeholders to deliver automated, efficient, and sustainable control environments.

What you'll cook up in your first year

Program Strategy & Execution

Lead end-to-end SOX programs, including planning, execution, and delivery across ITGCs, ITACs, and key business process controls
Drive risk assessments, control scoping, testing, deficiency evaluation, and remediation
Define program roadmaps, milestones, and success metrics, ensuring alignment with compliance and audit requirements
Coordinate with Internal Audit and external auditors to support audit readiness and reliance

Technical Program Leadership

Lead complex, cross-functional programs spanning multiple systems, teams, and business domains
Own program execution end-to-end, including dependency management, risk mitigation, and deficiencytracking
Operate as the single-threaded owner for program outcomes across technology, engineering, data and finance stakeholders
Translate ambiguous technical and regulatory requirements into structured execution plans

Technology Controls & Architecture Alignment

Drive implementation of controls across modern technology environments, including:

Cloud native architectures
Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Distributed systems and microservices architectures
API-driven and event-based systems

Address risks related to:

Dynamic infrastructure and environment provisioning
Configuration management and system inconsistencies

Partner with engineering teams to embed controls within system design and architecture decisions

SDLC & Engineering Controls Integration

Embed controls across the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including:

Code repositories and access controls
CI/CD pipelines and deployment governance
Environment segregation (dev, test, prod)

Promote “compliance-by-design” and “compliance-as-code” approaches
Ensure controls are implemented with minimal friction to engineering workflows

Data & Reporting Controls

Lead programs to implement controls across data platforms and financial reporting pipelines, including:

Data ingestion, transformation, and reporting layers
Reconciliations between source systems and reporting outputs

Ensure controls support:

Data completeness, accuracy, and lineage
Reliable and auditable financial reporting datasets

Financial Systems & Business Process Controls

Oversee controls across key financial processes, including:

Order-to-cash
Revenue recognition
Payments, adjustments, and reconciliations

Address risks in high-volume, system-driven transaction environments
Drive implementation of end-to-end reconciliation and completeness controls across systems

Automation & Continuous Monitoring

Drive adoption of:

Automated control testing frameworks
Continuous controls monitoring (CCM) solutions
Data analytics to enhance control effectiveness

Reduce reliance on manual, point-in-time controls by enabling scalable, real-time assurance models

Remediation & Transformation

Lead material weakness and control deficiency remediation programs
Define and execute future-state control frameworks aligned to scalable, technology-enabled environments
Drive transformation from:

Fragmented/manual controls → integrated, automated control ecosystems

Executive Reporting & Governance

Develop executive-ready program updates, dashboards, and risk summaries
Translate technical control gaps into:

Financial reporting impact
Business and audit implications

Support SteerCo and Audit Committee communications

The secret ingredients we're looking for

Technical program leadership – drives execution across complex, multi-system initiatives
Architecture fluency – understands system design, data flows, and control points
Risk translation – connects technology risks to financial and compliance impact
Automation mindset – prioritizes scalable, low-touch control solutions
Executive communication – distills complexity into clear, actionable insights

Must-have pantry staples (Minimum Qualifications)

8–12+ years in:

Technical Program Management, IT SOX, IT Audit, or Risk Consulting

Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional technology programs end-to-end
Experience in SOX-regulated or highly controlled environments
Ability to connect technical architecture with financial controls and risk outcomes
Technical Expertise

Strong knowledge of:

SOX, COSO, ICFR
ITGCs (access, change management, operations)
ITACs and automated controls

Familiarity with:

Cloud platforms and modern application architectures
Data platforms and reporting environments
SDLC processes and DevOps practices

Optional Garnishes (Preferred Qualifications)

Advanced degree (MBA, MIS, or equivalent) is a plus.
Experience managing IT SOX efforts for ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or Workday.
Familiarity with cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related control implications.
Prior experience in an embedded or liaison role between compliance and engineering functions.
Strong project management and organizational skills with a results-oriented approach.

#LI-Remote

Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location. Please review our Flex First remote work policy here.

Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role. Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants. Please read more about our benefits offerings here.

For US based candidates, the base pay ranges for a successful candidate are listed below.

CA, NY, CT, NJ

$185,000—$195,500 USD

$177,000—$187,000 USD

OR, DE, ME, MA, MD, NH, RI, VT, DC, PA, VA, CO, TX, IL, HI

$170,000—$179,500 USD

All other states

$155,000—$163,500 USD

We're transforming the grocery industry

Instacart has become a lifeline for millions of people, and we’re building the team to help push our shopping cart forward. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table.

Instacart is a Flex First team

Why this role is on the menu

We are seeking a Senior SOX Manager to lead enterprise-wide programs focused on SOX compliance, IT controls, and controls transformation across modern technology environments.