Interim Internal Controls & SOX Specialist

Ad Idem Consulting Limited; España; Hybrid; EUR 148,000 - 221,000; Part time

Job summary

Ad Idem Consulting Limited is seeking a senior interim professional to lead the SOX rollout and strengthen internal controls across a multinational manufacturing client. The role demands hands-on leadership in ICFR, collaboration with control owners, and rigorous execution of SOX 302/404 and COSO standards.

Ideal candidates will bring 10–15 years of ICFR experience, familiarity with PCAOB practices, and willingness to travel regularly to Europe, including the HQ in Jenbach, Austria and a site in

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in ICFR
• Experience guiding control owners
• Expert knowledge of COSO, SEC SOX 302/404, PCAOB

Responsibilities

• Lead execution and rollout of SOX across the business.
• Coordinate SOX-related activities and ensure robust internal controls.
• Support ICFR and SOX compliance with the wider team.
• Manage control assessments, testing and remediation efforts.

Skills

ICFR experience

SOX 302/404

COSO

PCAOB

Travel readiness

Education

Certified accounting professional

Job description

Our client, an ambitious international manufacturing business, is currently searching for senior interim support within their Internal Controls & Sox team. This role will suit someone ambitious and hands-on.

In this role, you will help lead the execution and roll out of SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) across the business, including compliance activities, ensuring robust internal controls and adherence to both global and local requirements. You will coordinate SOX-related activities, overseeing the design and effectiveness of internal controls while driving compliance with SOX 404.

You will also be responsible for the coordination of control assessments, testing, and remediation efforts. In addition, you will work closely with the wider team to adequately support Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICoFR) and SOX compliance.

The ideal candidate will be a certified accounting professional, with 10-15 years’ in ICFR, with experience guiding control owners. You will also have expert knowledge of COSO, SEC SOX 302/404, PCAOB. Ideally, you will be able to exhibit the aforementioned experience in mid-large international, US domestic filing industrial businesses.

Day rate: Flexible commensurate with experience.

Location: Flexible as to where this person is based in Europe but will require regular travel (roughly 3 days per week) to their HQ in Jenbach, Austria. They do also have a growing site in Munich, Germany.