Internal Controls IT Manager (Contract-To-Hire)

Sound Physicians; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Sound Physicians is seeking an Internal Controls IT Manager (Contract-To-Hire) for a remote-first, U.S.-based role. You will manage IT internal controls, general and application controls across Sound locations, and lead assessment and remediation activities to address audit findings.

This is a full-time, contract position with potential for conversion to permanent. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
• CISA or CISM certification preferred.
• 5+ years IT audit or controls experience.
• Experience auditing IT processes, applications and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of in-scope systems, processes and controls.
• Define remediation plans and retesting.
• Maintain internal controls tool and documentation.
• Coordinate with IT and Finance teams for controls implementation.
• Support annual internal controls testing and audits.
• Produce periodic internal controls reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

IT controls

Regulatory compliance

Education

BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or related field

CISA or CISM certification

Job description

Internal Controls IT Manager (Contract-To-Hire)

Job Category:

Information Technology

Requisition Number:

CONSU005534

• Posted : August 11, 2026
• Full-Time
• Remote

Locations

Showing 1 location

Remote
United States

• Pay or shift range: $50 USD to $70 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

About Sound

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Nashville, TN, Sound Physicians is a nationally respected, physician-led medical group practicing in 400+ hospitals across 45 states. Our team of 4,000+ clinicians and 1,000+ business professionals across the country is united by one mission: to build exceptional clinical partnerships that unlock quality, affordable, dignified care for everyone – no matter who they are or where they live. With physician-led clinical teams and more than two decades of operational expertise, we’ve refined what it takes to consistently deliver exceptional care in hospital medicine, emergency medicine, critical care, anesthesia, and telemedicine.

• A remote-first culture that values flexibility and collaboration
• Opportunities to grow your career while making a real impact
• A team that champions inclusivity, innovation, and excellence

Whether working virtually or onsite at one of our practices, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization shaping the future of healthcare.

About the Role

Support management of IT Internal Controls compliance and related IT general and application controls at the company level and distributed among the Sound Physicians locations. Manage the development, implementation and testing of controls for newly implemented and in-scope systems. Manage the performance of annual internal controls testing for in place systems. Facilitate internal IT audits. Work with senior management to define remediation/mitigation for identified audit and compliance deficiencies and track remediation progress. Assist in the management of the Internal Controls tool used to document and manage financial and IT processes, narratives, controls, testing and remediation. Provide audit and regulatory guidance, support and subject matter expertise to the IT organization.

Support the details: This is a full-time, contract position with the potential for future conversion to a permanent position, subject to business needs and organizational approval. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of in-scope systems,processesand controls to verify that controls are designed appropriately andoperatingeffectively.
• Perform deficiency assessment analyses as needed
• Assistin the definition of remediation plans,activitiesand retesting.
• Work with process and control owners to ensure IT process narratives are keptup-to-datereflectcurrent procedures.
• Facilitate IT management’s documentation updates and management assessments of all in-scope Sound IT processes based on Internal Controls requirements via meetings with the Sound IT Regulatory function and IT management.
• Perform the annual Internal Controls scoping exercise todetermineif there are any changes to IT data centers, applications or related processes which should be considered todeterminewhat is in scope for Internal Controls purposes.
• Maintain the Internal Controls tool and schedule assignments according to the audit schedule.
• Participate in preparing periodic Internal Controls reporting to Sound’s Executive Management.
• Provide regular updates to Internal Controls and IT managementregardingthe status of the Internal Controls testing plans, the issuesidentified, and solutions to address the identified issues or deficiencies.
• Develop andmaintainrelationships with key colleagues in the IT department, accountingdepartmentand across the Sound organization.
• Responsible for access certifications of financially significant systems, including segregation of duties testing.
• Playsignificantrole in the implementation of major projects and initiatives related to auditing automation software and applications to manage governance tasks and Internal Controls financial reporting functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

A successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of a combination of these values, knowledge, and experience:

Values

• Intellectual Curiosity: Shows a genuine interest in learning new things and wants to know the reason “why” behind the way things are done.
• Resourcefulness: Proactive willingness to utilize available information and tools to figure things out.
• Work Ethic: Dedication to getting the job done well and on time, regardless of circumstances, a can-do attitude
• Teamwork: Displays the ability to pull people together into highly effective teams along with ability to work in a highly matrixed organization
• Collaboration: Demonstrates the ability to work well with others to accomplish a goal and get the work done; takes opinions of others into consideration; includes others in the decision-making process
• Open-mindness: Willingness to listen and take different opinions and approaches into consideration; willingness to change their mind after an initial judgment or decision; embraces others who are different and bring different perspectives
• Compassion: Shows empathy and kindness towards others; makes the effort to understand where someone else is coming from

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of SOS, HiTRUST and NIST control models preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with senior level management in an independent manner
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Education and Experience

• BA/ Accounting, Finance or related BS degree in field is preferred
• Certified Information Systems Auditor or Manager (CISA or CISM) certification preferred
• 5+years’ related experience in an IT audit firm;or aMaster’sdegree with 3 years’experience;or equivalentdirectly related work experience.
• Experience auditing IT processes,applicationsand infrastructure (servers, databases, data centers, firewalls, etc.)

Pay Range

• Compensation for this position ranges from $50.00-$70.00 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Sound Physicians is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the bedside and in our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This job description reflects the present requirements of the position. As duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to amendment.

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