Accounting Manager – Enterprise SOX Optimization, Automation

Jobtailor

United States

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USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled SOX and controls leader to advance a technology-enabled, risk-focused program. You will partner with Finance, Technology, and Internal Audit to design automated testing, continuous controls monitoring, and dashboards.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in SOX/ICFR, experience with Optro/AuditBoard/Workiva, and strong data analytics, with CPA/CISA/CIA/CRMA preferred. This role emphasizes automation, scalability, and executive-ready communications.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, IS, business, or risk management.
5–7 years in SOX, internal controls, audit, risk consulting, or related fields.
Big 4 risk consulting or IT audit experience strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of SOX, ICFR, COSO, PCAOB expectations.
Hands-on with ITGCs, AI controls, key report controls, testing, remediation, and advisory activities.
Experience with SOX technology or GRC platforms (Optro/AuditBoard/Workiva).
Data analytics, dashboards, automated testing, or control automation experience.
Professional certifications such as CPA, CISA, CIA, CRMA preferred.

Responsibilities

Support Enterprise SOX modernization and advance a technology-enabled, risk-focused, scalable SOX program.
Serve as a SOX controls and automation subject matter expert.
Partner with Finance, Technology, Operations, Internal Audit, and external auditors.
Enhance SOX technology capabilities, including Optro reporting, dashboards, analytics, automated testing, and repeatable testing routines.
Design and support continuous controls monitoring.
Translate control failures, audit findings, process pain points, and manual testing into automation and monitoring use cases.
Define requirements, validate data sources, and support implementation with business, data, analytics, and Technology teams.
Lead SOX control rationalization and optimization.
Assess controls for duplication, manual effort, risk coverage, precision, efficiency, automation, and sustainability.
Recommend control redesign options aligned with SOX, COSO, PCAOB, and internal expectations.
Prepare documentation, decision support, and stakeholder-ready recommendations.
Perform process mapping and analysis to identify financial reporting risks, data dependencies, system touchpoints, control points, and design requirements.
Develop and maintain process narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices, control documentation, and implementation materials.
Advise on automated business process controls, IT-dependent or automated controls, and key report controls.
Evaluate key reports, spreadsheets, and system-generated data used in SOX control performance.
Provide SOX impact assessments and control design advisory support for transformation projects, system implementations, process redesigns, technology enhancements, and AI adoption.
Assess data integrity, system change, access, interface, configuration, and technology-enabled financial reporting risks.
Advise teams on integrating control requirements before go-live.
Support interim control design, implementation readiness, and testing during phased rollouts or transitions.
Serve as a trusted controls advisor to Finance, Technology, and Operations stakeholders.
Develop guidance, training, communications, templates, and playbooks.
Prepare executive-ready updates on modernization progress, risks, issues, automation opportunities, and expected benefits.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Project Management

Written Communication

Facilitation

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business, Risk Management, or related field

Tools

Optro

AuditBoard

Workiva

Power BI

Alteryx

SQL

Python

Job description

Support Enterprise SOX modernization and advance a technology-enabled, risk-focused, scalable SOX program
Serve as a SOX controls and automation subject matter expert
Partner with Finance, Technology, Operations, Internal Audit, and external auditors
Enhance SOX technology capabilities, including Optro reporting, dashboards, analytics, automated testing, and repeatable testing routines
Design and support continuous controls monitoring
Translate control failures, audit findings, process pain points, and manual testing into automation and monitoring use cases
Define requirements, validate data sources, and support implementation with business, data, analytics, and Technology teams
Lead SOX control rationalization and optimization
Assess controls for duplication, manual effort, risk coverage, precision, efficiency, automation, and sustainability
Recommend control redesign options aligned with SOX, COSO, PCAOB, and internal expectations
Prepare documentation, decision support, and stakeholder-ready recommendations
Perform process mapping and analysis to identify financial reporting risks, data dependencies, system touchpoints, control points, and design requirements
Develop and maintain process narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices, control documentation, and implementation materials
Advise on automated business process controls, IT-dependent or automated controls, and key report controls
Evaluate key reports, spreadsheets, and system-generated data used in SOX control performance
Provide SOX impact assessments and control design advisory support for transformation projects, system implementations, process redesigns, technology enhancements, and AI adoption
Assess data integrity, system change, access, interface, configuration, and technology-enabled financial reporting risks
Advise teams on integrating control requirements before go-live
Support interim control design, implementation readiness, and testing during phased rollouts or transitions
Serve as a trusted controls advisor to Finance, Technology, and Operations stakeholders
Develop guidance, training, communications, templates, and playbooks
Prepare executive-ready updates on modernization progress, risks, issues, automation opportunities, and expected benefits

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business, Risk Management, or related field
5–7 years of relevant SOX, internal controls, audit, risk consulting, technology risk, or controls transformation experience
Big 4 risk consulting, IT audit, assurance, or advisory experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of SOX, ICFR, COSO, PCAOB expectations, and control design principles
Hands-on experience with business process controls, ITGCs, AI controls, key report controls, documentation, testing, remediation, audit coordination, and advisory activities
Experience with SOX technology or GRC platforms, preferably Optro/AuditBoard or comparable tools such as Workiva
Experience with data analytics, reporting, dashboarding, automated testing, or control automation initiatives
Professional certification such as CPA, CISA, CIA, CRMA, or equivalent preferred
SOX risk assessment, scoping, control rationalization, optimization, and lifecycle management
Process mapping, narratives, data flow documentation, and RCM development
Understanding of data integrity, system change, access, configuration, reporting, and interface risks impacting financial reporting
Advanced Excel and familiarity with Power BI, Alteryx, SQL, Python, or similar tools strongly preferred
Ability to simplify complex control concepts for technical and non-technical audiences
Strong executive presence, written communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
Critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and ability to identify root causes, risk themes, and practical improvement opportunities
Strong project management discipline and ability to manage multiple priorities
High attention to detail, professional skepticism, and commitment to sustainable, audit-ready outcomes

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in SOX compliance, internal controls, and risk management, with a strong focus on automation and technology integration. Proficient in process mapping, data analytics, and control design, ensuring sustainable and effective financial reporting practices.

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