Executive Director, SOX Compliance

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Position Summary The Executive Director, SOX Compliance, plays a pivotal role in enhancing the organization’s internal control environment, as a second line leader. The Executive Director will build a new function, ultimately leading teams, collaborating with various business units and driving initiatives to strengthen risk frameworks. This role focuses on integrating risk management practices with financial controls and ensuring that controls meet SOX compliance standards. The Executive Director is responsible for supporting and coordinating with the business regarding its need to have effective and efficient controls over financial reporting. The role involves understanding end‑to‑end business processes and control design with the ability to drive enhancements in control design and execution, and collaborate across departments to achieve SOX compliance objectives. Major Responsibilities Leadership, People Management & Communication Provide direction, oversight, and support for SOX Compliance and governance activities. Foster an environment capable of attracting and developing a strong team with the right technical and audit skills. Support development of quarterly dashboards and metrics that include risks, findings, trends and progress for the Audit Committee. Communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Continuous Evaluation and Risk Reduction Partner with Controllership, Operations, and Finance to continuously evaluate and recommend opportunities to reduce risk, strengthen the internal control environment, and introduce operational efficiencies. Identify opportunities to leverage data, automation, data analytics, and risk insights to drive efficient control performance and reduce compliance cost. Consult with the business to develop, design and implement new controls that effectively manage risk. Support and monitor management’s remediation process for control deficiencies. Controls Oversight Participate in SOX program governance, conduct comprehensive risk assessments, and ensure effective mitigation of risks impacting financial reporting. Ensure accurate capture of control details, oversee maintenance and rationalization of business process and control documentation, and guide the business on documentation requirements. Develop and maintain compliance metrics, dashboards, and training programs to enhance SOX awareness and optimize testing efficiency across the organization. Audit Support, Coordination & Compliance Serve as a key liaison between business units, Internal Audit, and external auditors, supporting evidence collection, walkthroughs, and control design reviews to ensure effective SOX execution. Support Internal Audit standards, team norms, and operating expectations while meeting all administrative and reporting requirements with integrity and accountability. Model integrity, accountability, and respect while promoting a positive, collaborative working environment across stakeholders. Required Qualifications 8+ years prior experience in a relevant technology, accounting or auditing role, including technical business report writing. Ability to travel up to 10%. Preferred Qualifications 10+ years prior experience in audit, technology risk, or related work. Professional designations such as CPA, CIA, CISA, etc., or measured progress in achieving such designations. Prior experience in a leadership role with a proven track record of engaging, managing, and motivating multi‑level teams. Experience with preparing and/or participating in executive and/or audit committee presentations. Strong analytical, deductive, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills. Good teamwork and collaboration skills. Solid meeting management and oral/written communication skills. Education Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field. Pay Range $131,500.00 – $303,195.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short‑term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. Great Benefits For Great People We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include: Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan. No‑cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching. Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility. For more information, visit We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 03/20/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr