Senior SOX IT Consultant

Robert Half is seeking a Senior IT Audit Consultant or Manager to support SOX IT audit and testing activities for a consulting services firm. This position is a contract opportunity through to the end January 2027 and is 100% onsite in Bellevue, WA.

Location: Bellevue, WA – 100% onsite

Duration: Through the end of January 2027

Schedule: Monday – Friday (Full time, 40 hours)

Key Responsibilities

• Execute final testing and Operational Effectiveness (OE) Round 2 testing for SOX IT controls.
• Test approximately 50–60 key controls across: IT General Controls (ITGCs), Change Management, Logical Access, Computer Operations, Potential IT Application Controls (ITACs)
• Review and assess new systems introduced into scope during the audit cycle.
• Perform thorough review and validation of audit evidence to ensure controls are operating effectively.
• Prepare and maintain high-quality SOX testing workpapers and documentation.
• Identify exceptions, gaps, or issues and clearly document testing results.
• Complete thorough self-review of workpapers prior to submission.
• Manage assigned testing activities and help ensure all deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Follow established testing methodologies, templates, and documentation standards.

• Strong experience executing SOX IT audits and ITGC testing.
• Hands-on experience testing controls related to Change Management, Logical Access, and Computer Operations.
• Experience performing Operational Effectiveness (OE) testing.
• Ability to independently execute testing with limited supervision.
• Strong understanding of SOX IT audit methodologies and control testing procedures.
• Experience preparing detailed, audit-ready workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify gaps or inconsistencies in audit evidence.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Senior Consultant or Manager-level experience within IT audit, SOX, internal audit, or risk consulting.
• Experience working in an environment with heightened audit scrutiny or a history of control deficiencies/material weaknesses.
• Experience with IT Application Controls (ITACs).
• Experience quickly adopting an established audit methodology, testing matrix, and documentation framework.