Senior SOX Associate

Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered 700+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 150+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally.

We are seeking a Senior SOX Associate to support our compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and ensure that our internal controls over financial reporting are effective and aligned with regulatory standards. This is a critical role within Lime’s Finance team and will report to the Senior Manager of SOX Compliance. As Lime prepares for future growth, including becoming a public company, this role offers significant opportunities to evolve into broader internal audit functions, encompassing operational audits and advisory engagements.

The Senior SOX Associate will play a key role in the execution and oversight of our SOX compliance program. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, IT, and Engineering, to assess internal controls, identify risks, recommend improvements, and support ongoing compliance initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced technology environment.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the coordination and oversight of third-party co-source SOX providers, ensuring efficient and effective use of resources and timely completion of deliverables.

• Participate in SOX risk assessment and application scoping of controls in support of the overall SOX program.

• Assist management in updating current process documentation over internal controls, and actively partner with management to ensure effective controls are in place to address key business and financial reporting risks.

• Assist in the planning, execution, and documentation of the SOX compliance program, including walkthroughs and control testing for both business and IT controls.

• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.

• Identify control deficiencies and work with process owners to develop and implement remediation plans.

• Partner with external auditors to support their SOX testing and ensure timely resolution of any issues.

• Maintain updated process documentation (flowcharts, narratives, risk-control matrices).

• Assess changes in business processes, systems, and applications to assess SOX impact.

• Support the development and enhancement of company-wide internal control policies and procedures.

• Provide guidance and training to business units on SOX requirements and best practices.

• Participate in other compliance, risk management, or company initiatives as needed.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CIA, CISA, etc. a plus.

• 3 - 5 years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, public accounting, or related field.

• Experience working with or auditing controls in a platform environment is highly preferred.

• Strong understanding of SOX Section 404, COSO framework, and internal control principles.

• Knowledge of IT general controls (ITGCs) and application controls is a plus.

• Proficiency understanding, annotating, and writing basic to moderate complexity SQL is a plus.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Proficiency in Google Workspace; experience with audit management tools (e.g., AuditBoard) is a plus.

• Maintain a current knowledge base of audit industry practices to ensure best practices are always considered.

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If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.

Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email [email protected] for assistance. 

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