Head of SOX Internal Audit

Ladders; United States; À distance; USD 160 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ladders is seeking a Head of SOX Internal Audit to lead a remote, strategic SOX program within a public-company setting. You will design and execute the compliance program, partnering with finance, operations, and business teams to strengthen controls and drive accountability across the organization.

The role emphasizes building robust audit methodologies, strengthening internal controls, and advancing risk-based assurance across ITGCs, cybersecurity, and enterprise-wide processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, SOX compliance, Risk Advisory, or public accounting.
• 5+ years in leadership roles managing audit teams and enterprise-wide audit programs.
• Deep knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and the COSO Framework.
• Strong understanding of IT general controls (ITGCs) and cybersecurity risks.

Responsabilités

• Own the design and implementation of the SOX compliance program.
• Lead annual SOX risk assessments and control rationalization efforts.
• Oversee documentation of narratives, flowcharts, and risk-control matrices (RCMs).
• Direct control testing, deficiency evaluation, and management reporting.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to maintain effective internal controls.

Connaissances

SOX compliance

COSO Framework

IT general controls (ITGCs)

Cybersecurity risks

Leadership

Audit programs

Risk assessment

Public accounting

Formation

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

Description du poste

For our client, we are seeking a Head of SOX Internal Audit to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This remote leadership role will shape and scale a SOX-focused internal audit function in a public-company environment. The person in this seat will own the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the compliance program while partnering closely with finance, operations, and other business teams. This is an opportunity to build strong audit methodologies, strengthen internal controls, and drive accountability across the organization.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $160,000 – $200,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own the design and implementation of the SOX compliance program
• Lead annual SOX risk assessments and control rationalization efforts
• Oversee documentation of narratives, flowcharts, and risk-control matrices (RCMs)
• Direct control testing, deficiency evaluation, and management reporting
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to maintain effective internal controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, SOX compliance, Risk Advisory, or public accounting
• 5+ years in leadership roles managing audit teams and enterprise-wide audit programs
• Deep knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and the COSO Framework
• Strong understanding of IT general controls (ITGCs) and cybersecurity risks

Benefits

• Build a high-performing internal audit organization
• Champion a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Enhance career growth opportunities in a public-company environment
• Establish methodologies and quality assurance processes for audit

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.