IT SOX Controls Manager

Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) is a market leader in online casino and sports betting, currently operating real-money gaming with our brands: BetRivers.com, PlaySugarHouse.com, and RushBet.co. We’re building bridges between online, social and land-based gaming businesses to create amazing, integrated experiences that keep players in the game.

As the IT SOX Controls Manager , you will serve as the operational lead for the Company's day-to-day IT SOX program while remaining a highly hands-on contributor. This role combines elements of technology risk consulting, internal controls, and SOX program execution, requiring both strong technical expertise and practical judgment.

You will partner closely with Technology, Engineering, Accounting, Compliance and Internal Controls leadership to evaluate technology risks, strengthen the Company's control environment, and continuously improve how the IT SOX program operates. This includes performing and overseeing day-to-day IT SOX activities, coordinating ongoing control monitoring, evaluating new technologies and system changes, and working directly with control owners to embed effective and sustainable controls into business processes.

Success in this role requires the ability to translate high-level objectives into practical solutions, identify opportunities to strengthen processes, appropriately challenge existing practices, and balance technical risk with operational realities. This role is intentionally designed as a hands-on position where the successful candidate will personally execute significant portions of the Company's IT SOX program while helping mature the function over time.

We are seeking candidates based in the Chicagoland area, as this role involves occasional in-person collaboration at our Chicago office.

What You'll Do:

Program Leadership

Lead the day-to-day execution of the Company’s IT SOX program while partnering with the Director of Internal Controls & SOX on overall program direction

Contribute to the ongoing evolution and maturation of the Company’s IT SOX program, identifying opportunities to improve effectiveness, scalability and efficiency

Translate strategic initiatives and program objectives into practical, repeatable operating procedures

Risk Assessment & Control Design

Lead IT SOX risk assessment, application scoping and control scoping activities

Partner with Technology and Engineering teams to evaluate new applications, infrastructure changes and system implementations to ensure appropriate SOX controls are designed and implemented

Evaluate technology risks and recommend practical solutions that appropriately balance risk mitigation with operational efficiency

Control Execution & Monitoring

Own quarterly and annual IT SOX execution activities, including walkthroughs, controls testing, issue evaluation and remediation follow-up

Develop, execute and continuously enhance monitoring activities that proactively identify control execution issues, completeness concerns and process deviations

Work directly with Technology teams and controls owners throughout the quarter to help ensure key controls are executed effectively and supporting evidence is complete and accurate

Evaluate the effectiveness of IT General Controls, automated controls, key reports and technology-enabled business process controls

Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to simplify control execution, improve monitoring capabilities, strengthen documentation and increase automation across the IT SOX program

Lead process improvement initiatives by partnering with Technology, Engineering and Accounting teams to operationalize new ideas and continuously improve the control environment

Stakeholder Partnership

Serve as a trusted advisor to Technology and Engineering teams by providing practical guidance on control design, implementation and remediation

Build strong cross-functional relationships across Technology, Accounting and Compliance

Coordinate activities with external auditors and co-sourced resources while maintaining ownership of the Company’s IT SOX program

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Information Systems , Computer Science , Accounting, Finance , or a related field required

4 + years of progressively responsible professional experience in public accounting, internal audit or internal controls .

Strong understanding of IT General Controls (access management, change management and IT operations) in SOX environments

Experience testing automated controls and key reports

Experience evaluating user access provisioning, role design and privileged access controls

Understanding of system architecture, data flows and system interfaces, including risks related to data integrity in financial reporting

Experience evaluating controls in cloud-based environments

Familiarity with software development lifecycle and agile development environments and controls

Ability to apply common control frameworks (e.g. COBIT, NIST) in practical SOX environments

Demonstrated ability to evaluate technology risks and apply sound professional judgment in determining appropriate control responses

Ability to translate high-level objectives into executable work plans while appropriately collaborating with leadership on key decisions

Experience partnering directly with Technology, Engineering or application teams to evaluate risks, improve controls and solve complex problems

Ability to balance technical requirements with practical business considerations in dynamic environments

Strong critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders through collaboration rather than authority

Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities to improve processes, increase automation and enhance operational efficiency

Experience leading engagements, workstreams or complex initiatives with progressively increasing responsibility

Able to travel occasionally both domestically and internationally #LI-REMOTE #LI-PROMOTE

This role spans a wide breadth of experience at Rush Street Interactive, welcoming candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and locations. The pay range reflects potential variations in experience, skills, and location. The pay range does not reflect total compensation, which includes base pay, benefits, and/or bonuses. For candidates outside the US (Canada, Europe, Latin America), we take a locally informed approach to compensation and will share specific ranges based on your country of residence.

Location Eligibility (for nationwide roles): Open to candidates in eligible locations in the Continental US or Canada.

Location Eligibility (for other roles): Location requirements may vary and will be specified in the job posting.

Benefits:

Discretionary annual company bonus (Eligibility Varies by Role)

401(k) plan with 100% company match on the first 4%

Comprehensive medical coverage (HSA & FSA plans), dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (Eligibility Varies by Role)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay Range

$120,000 — $170,000 USD

What Makes Us Great:

Comprehensive compensation

Work-life balance initiatives

Autonomy – we embrace personal freedom and responsibility

Creativity – we are open to new ideas of how we can be better

Growth – we want you to develop personally as well as professionally

Top-notch professionals who are passionate about what they do

People-oriented environment and supportive atmosphere

As a rapidly growing company in an emerging industry, you’ll have a huge impact on our product and our company. We like proactive team members and strive to have a company of self-disciplined professionals who enjoy collaboration, having fun, and of course, achieving together what others believe to be improbable. We are dedicated to treating everyone with respect and to support your profes