Senior Business SOX Compliance Manager

About the teamThe Zillow Group SOX Compliance team helps shape a strong and scalable control environment across the company. We partner closely with Finance, Product Development, IT, and Security to design and support business and IT SOX controls, guide compliance for new products and features, and support audit and assessment activities in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

About the role

Zillow is seeking a Senior Business SOX Compliance Manager to lead the company’s business process Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program. Reporting to the Director of SOX Compliance, this person will shape the strategy, framework, and standards for SOX business process controls across Zillow, partner with stakeholders to strengthen the control environment, and lead the Business SOX Compliance team. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence how Zillow scales its compliance program as the company grows and evolves.

You Will Get To:

• Lead SOX impact assessments for new products, non-routine transactions, and major business, system, or organizational changes that affect business process controls and ICFR posture.

• Lead SOX evaluation for acquisitions and post-close integration, including designing control environments for acquired entities that may not have an existing SOX program.

• Own the business process SOX control framework, including standards, methodology, and control design principles that can scale with company growth.

• Identify control gaps, prioritize remediation efforts, and drive cross-functional action plans through resolution.

• Partner closely with IT SOX leaders on integrated business and IT control design for system implementations and enterprise changes..

• Lead coordination with internal and external auditors on business process SOX planning, walkthroughs, testing, audit requests, and deficiency evaluation.

• Monitor changes in regulatory and accounting guidance and translate them into updates to controls, scoping decisions, and compliance practices.

• Build, lead, and develop the Business SOX Compliance team, including hiring, coaching, reviewing work, and setting priorities aligned to the SOX strategy and risk assessment.

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.

In California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $131,700.00 - $210,300.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont the standard base pay range for this role is $125,100.00 - $199,900.00 annually. The base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. Employees in this role will not be paid below the salary threshold for exempt employees in the state where they reside.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, with a CPA certification.

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including Big 4 public accounting and senior SOX, audit, or compliance experience at a publicly traded company.

• Experience leading SOX business process control design, implementation, and assessment in complex environments.

• Deep knowledge of SOX, COSO, PCAOB standards, SEC reporting requirements, and U.S. GAAP, with the ability to apply evolving guidance in practice.

• Experience supporting SOX work related to mergers and acquisitions, including post-close control design for previously private companies.

• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences, and exercise sound judgment in complex or ambiguous situations.

• Experience building, leading, and developing teams within a SOX, audit, or compliance function, including direct people management experience.

• Experience with audit tools such as AuditBoard or Optro, and familiarity with AI tools, is preferred.

• Here at Zillow - we value the experience and perspective of candidates with non-traditional backgrounds. We encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills or related experiences.

Get to know us

At Zillow, we’re reimagining how people move—through the real estate market and through their careers. As the most-visited real estate platform in the U.S., we help customers navigate buying, selling, financing and renting with greater ease and confidence. Whether you're working in tech, sales, operations, or design, you’ll be part of a company that's reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality.

Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the country. Zillow was named one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2025, and included on the PEOPLE Companies That Care® 2025 list, reflecting our commitment to creating an innovative, inclusive, and engaging culture where employees are empowered to grow.

No matter where you sit in the organization, your work will help drive innovation, support our customers, and move the industry—and your career—forward, together.

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.