Business Finance Segregation of Duties (SOD) Lead

Job Description

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Position Summary
The Business Finance Segregation of Duties (SoD) Lead is responsible for developing and executing the organization's finance governance, Segregation of Duties (SoD), and compliance strategy to safeguard financial integrity, mitigate risk, and support regulatory requirements. This role serves as a key business partner across Finance, Internal Controls, Internal Audit, IT, and Compliance organizations to design sustainable controls, drive continuous improvement, and ensure effective risk management within complex ERP environments, including SAP S/4HANA.
The ideal candidate combines deep cross functional finance and internal controls expertise with a passion for compliance, risk management, and governance. They are a highly independent, strategic thinker capable of leading enterprise-wide initiatives while maintaining strong attention to detail and execution excellence.

Key Responsibilities
Segregation of Duties (SoD) Governance & Compliance
•    Lead business finance SoD strategy and governance framework across finance business processes.
•    Design, implement, and maintain business finance SoD policies, standards, and monitoring programs to identify, assess, and mitigate access and financial risk.
•    Partner with Finance Functions, IT User Access, Security, and business process owners to evaluate conflicts and critical access and implement sustainable remediation plans.
•    Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations for mitigating controls where conflicts cannot be fully eliminated.
•    Drive continuous finance improvement of SoD processes, analytics, reporting, and governance practices.
•    Monitor emerging financial risks associated with business transformation, automation, and ERP system changes.
SOX Controls & Internal Compliance
•    Own and enhance finance-related SOX control activities associated with user access, SoD, and key business processes.
•    Collaborate with IT User Access, Internal Audit, External Audit, and Compliance teams to support annual SOX compliance activities.
•    Evaluate control effectiveness and identify opportunities to strengthen the internal control environment.
•    Facilitate management reviews and remediation of control deficiencies, ensuring timely closure of audit findings.
•    Maintain detailed documentation supporting compliance requirements and audit readiness.
•    Provide guidance on control & system design during system implementations, upgrades, and business process transformations.
SAP S/4HANA Risk & Controls Management
•    Leverage prior SAP S/4HANA experience to assess financial process risks, system access controls, and SoD conflicts.
•    Partner with teams during SAP S/4HANA implementation, transformations, and optimization initiatives.
•    Ensure finance controls and governance requirements are incorporated into system design and business process decisions.
•    Support role design, user provisioning controls, and access governance within SAP environments.
•    Identify automation opportunities to strengthen compliance monitoring and reporting capabilities.
Strategic Planning & Finance Transformation
•    Develop long-term SoD, compliance, and finance controls roadmaps aligned with organizational goals and transformation strategies.
•    Support finance modernization initiatives by embedding risk management and control requirements into future-state processes.
•    Evaluate the impact of organizational changes, acquisitions, and technology implementations on finance governance and compliance programs.
•    Drive strategic planning efforts related to finance controls, ERP governance, and operational risk management.
•    Provide thought leadership and recommendations to senior management on emerging risks, industry trends, and leading practices.
Leadership & Business Partnership
•    Build strong relationships with Finance, IT, Internal Audit, Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders.
•    Influence cross-functional teams to achieve compliance objectives while enabling efficient business operations.
•    Lead governance forums, risk reviews, and executive reporting related to SoD and internal controls.
•    Mentor and educate stakeholders on SoD principles, compliance expectations, and control responsibilities.
•    Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
•    10+ years of progressive experience in Finance, Internal Controls, SOX Compliance, Risk Management, IT or Audit.
•    Demonstrated expertise in Segregation of Duties (SoD) governance, controls design, and compliance management.
•    Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) ITGC requirements, internal controls, and audit methodologies.
•    Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, including finance processes, user access governance, and controls frameworks.
•    Experience supporting ERP implementations, system transformations, or finance modernization initiatives.
•    Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
•    Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities

Qualifications

•    CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification.
•    Experience with SAP GRC, access controls, or other SoD monitoring tools.
•    Knowledge of automation, data analytics, and continuous controls monitoring.
•    Experience in multinational or complex public company environments.
•    Background supporting large-scale finance transformation and governance initiatives.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required:

10% of the Time

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Administration