Interim Internal Controls & SOX Specialist

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

Job summary

Ad Idem Consulting is assisting an ambitious international manufacturing client in finding a senior interim professional for Internal Controls & SOX. You will lead SOX rollout, coordinate assessments and remediation, and work with teams to strengthen ICFR and compliance globally and locally.

The role requires 10–15 years in ICFR, COSO, and SEC SOX 302/404, with exposure to mid-to-large international manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Certified accounting professional with 10–15 years in ICFR.
• Experience guiding control owners and implementing COSO-based frameworks.
• Expert knowledge of SEC SOX 302/404 and PCAOB standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution and roll-out of SOX across the business.
• Coordinate control assessments, testing and remediation.
• Support ICFR and SOX compliance with the wider team.

Skills

SOX compliance

ICFR

COSO

PCAOB

Internal controls

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 to their HQ in Jenbach, Austria. They do also have a growing site in Munich, Germany.

6 month contract, with possible extension.