ICFR & SOX Controls Manager

Legence; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Health & Welfare Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Time Off

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Legence is seeking a Manager, Internal Controls to own and strengthen the control environment ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This role leads design, testing, and ongoing evaluation of internal controls for SOX compliance, partnering with business units and auditors.

Reporting to the Director, Internal Controls, the role bridges business units, co-sourced partners, and external auditors to drive governance initiatives and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management, or controls at a public company.
• Proficient working knowledge of SOX 404 requirements, COSO framework, and internal control methodologies.
• Experience working with ERP systems and understanding of key financial and operational business processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; translate findings into practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; convey control requirements clearly.
• Attention to detail; continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong project management; handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate across business units to drive efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, documentation, and testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Maintain and update control documentation across key financial and operational cycles.
• Plan and execute annual controls testing calendar; coordinate walkthroughs and evidence collection.
• Support rollout of new or updated controls tied to system implementations or changes.
• Identify and remediate control gaps; develop and track action plans to closure.
• Monitor Segregation of Duties and critical system access across ERP platforms.
• Deliver periodic reporting and dashboards on control testing status and remediation progress.
• Provide training on internal control concepts and testing expectations.

Skills

SOX 404 knowledge

COSO framework

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Legence is seeking a Manager, Internal Controls to own and strengthen the control environment ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This role leads design, testing, and ongoing evaluation of internal controls for SOX compliance, partnering with business units and auditors.

Reporting to the Director, Internal Controls, the role bridges business units, co-sourced partners, and external auditors to drive governance initiatives and continuous improvement