US SOX Controls Consultant (Remote Contract)

BDO LLP; Greater London; Remote; GBP 111,000 - 166,000; Part time

Job summary

BDO LLP is seeking an experienced US SOX Consultant to support a key compliance programme. The role is remote with occasional meetings in London and an initial 20-day contract, starting ASAP, assessing and testing the SOX control framework.

You will work with stakeholders and control owners to test controls, identify deficiencies, and document remediation plans, bringing COSO knowledge, strong analytics, and excellent communication to governance forums.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with 3–5 years' experience testing US SOX controls.
• Experience in Financial Services, ideally Insurance.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk, and control frameworks, including COSO.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and challenge processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute testing of US SOX controls across business processes.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of key controls per SOX.
• Identify control deficiencies, document findings, and support remediation activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure governance and control compliance.
• Review and challenge existing control environments, offering improvements.
• Support risk assessments and control evaluations over financial reporting.
• Prepare high-quality documentation and reports for management and governance forums.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the business, including senior management.

Skills

SOX testing

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

GRC / COSO

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

BDO LLP is seeking an experienced US SOX Consultant to support a key compliance programme. The role is remote with occasional meetings in London and an initial 20-day contract, starting ASAP, assessing and testing the SOX control framework.

You will work with stakeholders and control owners to test controls, identify deficiencies, and document remediation plans, bringing COSO knowledge, strong analytics, and excellent communication to governance forums.