Information Technology Auditor

DHS TALENT; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced SOX consultant for a contract role. Candidates must have prior hands-on SOX 404 testing experience, excellent communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree. This mid-senior level position is remote but candidates need to relocate from day one. Strong familiarity with AuditBoard or similar tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior hands-on SOX 404 / ICFR testing experience.
• Background in external audit or SOX compliance preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with PCAOB or audit standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute SOX 404 Tests of Effectiveness for ICFR controls.
• Document all testing results in AuditBoard.
• Deliver work products that withstand review by management.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and clarity of test documentation for management review.
• Collaborate with team members and managers, referencing walk-through notes for context.
• Provide additional supporting documentation as needed.
• Deliver work products that withstand review by multiple levels of management.

Skills

SOX 404 Testing

Communication Skills

Documentation Skills

External Audit

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA/CA preferred

Tools

AuditBoard

Job description

Overview

Only EST or CST zone consultant who is willing to relocate from day 1.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute SOX 404 “Tests of Effectiveness” for ICFR controls.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of key controls across financial processes.
• Document all testing results in the bank’s SOX tool (AuditBoard).
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and clarity of test documentation for management review.
• Collaborate with team members and managers, referencing walk-through notes for context.
• Provide additional supporting documentation as needed.
• Deliver work products that withstand review by multiple levels of management.

Qualifications

• Prior hands-on SOX 404 / ICFR testing experience (required).
• Background in external audit (Big 4 or equivalent) or SOX compliance strongly preferred.
• CPA designation is a plus (not required).
• Familiarity with PCAOB or audit standards.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with AuditBoard or similar audit documentation tools (preferred).
• Completed testing for assigned controls within financial reporting processes.
• Thorough documentation of testing results in AuditBoard.
• Timely responses to manager reviews and follow-up documentation requests.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 5+ years of experience in SOX testing, internal audit, or public accounting audit or a combination of private and public accounting (preferred but not required).

Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) certification is preferred.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting