Global SOX & IT Controls Manager

ESCO Technologies; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ESCO Technologies seeks an Internal Audit Manager to lead financial and IT SOX testing across its global operations. The role involves coordinating annual SOX activities with walkthroughs, testing, reporting, and remediation planning with Finance and IT leadership.

You will evaluate control design and effectiveness, partner with owners on remediation, review workpapers, and mentor audit staff while traveling 25–35% internationally to support acquisitions and key audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5–7 years in public accounting, internal audit, or a combination thereof.
• Experience testing internal controls over financial reporting in a publicly traded company environment required.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial and IT SOX testing across ESCO's global operations.
• Plan and coordinate annual SOX compliance activities, including walkthroughs and reporting.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop remediation plans with control owners and monitor actions to completion.
• Review audit workpapers and coach audit staff.

Skills

SOX compliance

ITGC testing

U.S. GAAP

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

AuditBoard

Job description

ESCO Technologies seeks an Internal Audit Manager to lead financial and IT SOX testing across its global operations. The role involves coordinating annual SOX activities with walkthroughs, testing, reporting, and remediation planning with Finance and IT leadership.

You will evaluate control design and effectiveness, partner with owners on remediation, review workpapers, and mentor audit staff while traveling 25–35% internationally to support acquisitions and key audits.