SOX Consultant

Company Description:

Our publicly traded client is searching for a strong SOX Manager to come in on an interim basis. This individual will be the right hand to the Sr. Director of Internal Audit and be the key liaison between the external and internal auditors. Their ideal candidate must have experience with SOX compliance activities and hands-on ownership across full audit lifecycle in a Public Company environment. •This consulting position would be paid hourly on W2, and you would be a Conexus Advisors employee.•

Responsibilities:

Lead SOX risk assessment processes and related activities Oversee and maintain updates to the internal control environment Drive SOX program project management, encompassing status reporting, Audit Committee presentation materials, scheduling coordination, and document request management Direct entity-level control testing and maintain associated documentation Manage deficiency remediation follow-up efforts and coordinate retesting activities Author and own technical accounting memoranda related to control deficiencies Perform secondary review over selected IT general controls and business process controls Serve as primary liaison to external auditors, coordinating walkthroughs, facilitating timely responses to audit inquiries, and managing the overall audit support process Partner with external auditors to align on scoping, testing approaches, and reliance strategies to optimize audit efficiency Advise business process owners and control operators on control design improvements and best practices to strengthen the overall internal control framework Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance SOX compliance processes, driving continuous improvement across the program Collaborate with Internal Audit on risk-based audit planning, co-sourcing arrangements, and sharing of SOX-related findings to promote an integrated assurance approach Support Internal Audit initiatives by providing subject matter expertise on SOX requirements, control frameworks, and remediation strategies

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related degree Experience with SOX/Internal Audit work at a public company is required. CPA license is highly desired. Public Accounting experience is highly desired. Knowledge of major accounting software packages for general ledger accounting Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams, business leaders, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$75.00 - $80.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person