About the position

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• performance bonuses
• restricted stock units
• 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