Senior Internal Controls & SOX Advisor

We are seeking a Senior Internal Controls & SOX Advisor to join our team and play a hands-on role in evaluating and strengthening our internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). This is an individual contributor role for an experienced controls professional who wants to apply deep technical expertise in designing test approaches, executing control testing, and partnering with process owners to drive remediation, without the overhead of people management.

What You'll Do

• Test the design and operating effectiveness of key financial controls across the organization
• Develop and execute risk-based test plans for SOX 404 compliance
• Evaluate control deficiencies, assess severity, and partner with control owners on remediation plans
• Document testing work papers in accordance with PCAOB and internal audit standards
• Collaborate with external auditors during interim and year-end testing
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve the control environment, including automation of manual controls
• Stay current on evolving SOX, COSO framework, and regulatory requirements
• Support walkthroughs, risk assessments, and scoping of the annual SOX program
• Communicate testing results and findings clearly to control owners and management

Qualifications:

• 4–7+ years of experience in internal controls, internal audit, or external audit, with meaningful exposure to SOX 404 compliance
• Big 4 public accounting experience and/or public company SOX experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of COSO framework, PCAOB standards, and ICFR requirements
• Experience testing both business process and general controls
• CPA is a plus but not required.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess control design and identify risk
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting findings to control owners and management
• Self-starter who can manage multiple testing cycles and deadlines independently
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

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