Manager Corporate Audit SOX and Controls

Manager, Corporate Audit SOX and Controls

Position Summary

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.

Essential 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.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• 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.

Crewmember Expectations

• 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.

Equipment

• Computer and standard office equipment.

Work Environment

• Traditional office environment.

Physical Requirements

• Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)

Compensation

• The base pay range for this position is between $114,000.00 and $170,200.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include performance bonuses, restricted stock units, as well as access to healthcare benefits, a 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, and more.