About the Role
JetBlue is transforming its Corporate Audit function into a modern, risk-focused organization that leverages data, technology, and strong partnerships to strengthen governance and create value. The Manager Corporate Audit SOX and Controls provides leadership for JetBlue's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program by overseeing program execution, strengthening the Company's internal control environment, and partnering across Finance, Technology, Operations, and external stakeholders to support high-quality financial reporting. Reporting to the Managing Director & Chief Audit Executive, this position plays a key role in maintaining an effective SOX program while helping evolve the Company's internal control framework to meet changing business needs and regulatory expectations.
Responsibilities
- Lead execution of JetBlue's SOX compliance program, including annual planning, risk assessment, scoping, execution oversight, and reporting.
- Oversee SOX program governance, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, business objectives, and leading practices.
- Monitor emerging business, accounting, technology, and regulatory changes that may impact the Company's internal control environment.
- Support the ongoing evolution and continuous improvement of JetBlue's SOX program, methodologies, and operating model.
- Provide subject matter expertise on Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and the COSO Internal Control Framework.
- Review testing strategies, documentation, and conclusions to ensure quality, consistency, and appropriate professional judgment.
- Evaluate control deficiencies, assess potential impacts, and partner with management to develop practical and sustainable remediation plans.
- Promote strong control design and effective governance across business processes.
- Build collaborative relationships with Finance, Technology, Operations, Legal, business process owners, external auditors, and other key stakeholders.
- Oversee work performed by external service providers, ensuring quality, accountability, and timely delivery.
- Communicate SOX program status, emerging risks, and significant issues to executive leadership and governance committees as appropriate.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders on internal control matters and compliance requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness through automation, data analytics, technology, and process optimization.
- Promote standardization and scalable practices that enhance the Company's internal control environment while reducing unnecessary compliance burden.
- Benchmark emerging practices and recommend improvements that strengthen the SOX program.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture that reflects JetBlue's values.
- Take a significant role in the development of crewmembers to support their engagement, growth, and goal achievement.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or related field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience.
- Five (5) years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, SOX compliance, risk management, or related fields.
- Four (4) years of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of SOX Section 404 compliance, ICFR, COSO, and control evaluation methodologies.
- Experience working within publicly traded companies or public accounting environments.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and partnering with senior business leaders.
- Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound professional judgment and solve complex business and control issues.
- Strong written, verbal, presentation, and relationship management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with audit or Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms.
- Knowledge of information technology controls and financial systems.
- Available for occasional overnight travel (15%).
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located.
- Authorization to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or other relevant professional certification.
- Six (6) years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, SOX compliance, risk management, or related fields.
- Experience within the airline or other BBB highly regulated industries.
- Experience leveraging automation, analytics, AI-enabled technologies, or GRC platforms to improve audit and compliance effectiveness.
- Experience supporting large-scale transformation or process improvement initiatives.
- Experience managing a co-source relationship.
- Regular attendance and punctuality.
- Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice.
- Able to maintain a professional appearance.
- When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft.
- Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun.
- Promote JetBlue's Safety Management System (SMS) and fulfill all required safety responsibilities.
- Responsible for ensuring crewmembers have requisite training, resources and support to achieve safety objectives.
- The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.
Skills
- SOX compliance
- Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
- COSO Internal Control Framework
- Risk assessment
- Control evaluation methodologies
- Microsoft Office applications
- Audit or Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms
- Information technology controls
- Financial systems
- Automation
- Data analytics
- Process optimization
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Presentation skills
- Relationship management
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Manager
- 5 years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, SOX compliance, risk management, or related fields
- 4 years of leadership or supervisory experience
- 6 years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, SOX compliance, risk management, or related fields
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or related field
- High School Diploma/GED
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Salary/Compensations
- $114,000.00 - $170,200.00 per year
Benefits
- Performance bonuses
- Restricted stock units
- Healthcare benefits
- 401(k) plan and company match
- Crewmember stock purchase plan
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Free space available travel on JetBlue
About the Company
- JetBlue is transforming its Corporate Audit function into a modern, risk-focused organization that leverages data, technology, and strong partnerships to strengthen governance and create value.
- JetBlue values: Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun.
