Director, SOX Compliance

About CG Oncology, Inc.

Are you ready to make a difference in the world and become part of our patient-centered team that is focused on Attacking Bladder Cancer for a Better Tomorrow? At CG Oncology, we believe that by having exceptionally talented individuals on our team who share our passion and enjoy working together, we can truly achieve our Vision and Mission to benefit patients around the world.

Every day we are making significant advancements across our multiple pipelines and are growing rapidly to meet the needs of our patients who cannot afford to wait to benefit from our novel immunotherapies. Please review this job posting and our Values and if they resonate with you and are what you expect from your organization and team, then we would like to hear from you.

About the role

Build the SOX foundation for a company moving from late-stage development to commercialization.

CG Oncology is advancing innovative oncology therapies and preparing for the operational and governance rigor that comes with commercialization and public-company standards. We are hiring a Director of SOX Compliance to design, build, and lead our enterprise SOX 404 and internal controls program at a pivotal inflection point in the company’s growth.

This is not a maintenance role. It is an opportunity to architect the SOX and controls foundation from the ground up and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.

Location: Remote

Essential Functions

• Assess current processes and controls to establish a SOX readiness baseline and remediation roadmap.
• Design and document scalable business process controls and IT general controls.
• Lead risk-based SOX testing, evidence management, deficiency evaluation, and remediation.
• Oversee ITGCs including access, change management, and data integrity.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and advisors.
• Monitor regulatory and standards changes and translate them into practical policies and controls.
• Evaluate and integrate automation and AI-enabled tools to improve SOX efficiency and scalability over time.

You are a SOX or internal controls leader who:

• Has built or significantly evolved SOX 404 programs in complex environments.
• Is comfortable operating with ambiguity while building structure.
• Can influence across functions without formal authority.
• Balances technical rigor with business judgment.
• Is motivated by ownership, long-term impact, and credibility — not checklists.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in SOX 404 compliance, internal controls, audit, or risk management, including leadership responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience building, implementing, or significantly scaling a SOX 404 program, ideally in a public company, pre-IPO, or high-growth environment.
• Strong working knowledge of COSO, GAAP, SEC, and PCAOB standards, with the ability to translate requirements into practical, business-aligned controls.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide control design, documentation, testing, and remediation, including coordination with external auditors.
• Proven ability to oversee IT General Controls (ITGCs) related to access, change management, and data integrity across financial systems.
• Track record of partnering effectively with senior leadership and Audit Committees, presenting complex issues clearly and confidently.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

Please note that CG Oncology does not accept unsolicited information and/or resumes from search firms or agencies for our job postings. Any resumes or client information submitted to our careers page or any employee of CG Oncology by any search firm or agency without an applicable contract in place will become the property of CG Oncology and no fee(s) will be paid.

Total Rewards

CG Oncology offers very competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards, helping to support and reward our global team of high-performing employees focused on developing bladder-saving therapeutics for patients afflicted with bladder cancer.

• HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SALARIES   
• ANNUAL PERFORMANCE/MERIT REVIEWS
• ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUSES
• EQUITY
• SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Well-Being Benefits

In addition to our Total Rewards, CG Oncology offers a variety of Well-Being Benefits to meet the majority of the needs of our unique and growing workforce.  These benefits are designed to support our team to achieve a healthy balance between work and their personal lives to remain refreshed, engaged, and creating an environment where each person can find a deeper meaning and purpose in their work.

Well-Being Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after hire.  While a majority of these benefits are for our US-based workforce, we continue to assess comparable levels of benefits for our international team members that are aligned with country-specific regulations and their national programs offered.

• FULLY REMOTE WORK ENVIRONMENT
• REST AND RECHARGE BENEFITS - Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• HOLIDAYS –In 2025 we will observe 14 holidays
• RETIREMENT – 401K with 100% company Safe Harbor match up to 4% of base salary
• HEALTH (MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION) – PPO & HDHP – Cigna/Principal
• HEALTH SPENDING ACCOUNTS - HSA (with Annual Company Contribution), FSA, FSA-DC
• ILLNESS & DISABILITY PROTECTION – Company Paid LTD Coverage + Voluntary Plans
• LIFE INSURANCE – Company Paid 1 x base salary + Voluntary Plans
• ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS – Voluntary Legal, Pet, Plus More

CG Oncology is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.  At CG Oncology, we are building a community of intelligent and passionate team members that share our Vision, Mission and Values, and while the biotechnology space can feel limited in BIPOC, non-binary and even female representation, we endeavor to make hiring decisions that will continue to grow and support our team in the direction of maintaining cultural diversity and sustainability.