Internal Controls & SOX Audit Readiness Manager

INTREN, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

INTREN, LLC is seeking an Accounting Controls & Compliance Manager to strengthen our internal controls framework and ensure SOX compliance across the organization. The role partners with Accounting, Operations, and external auditors to drive audit readiness and remediation of control deficiencies.

The candidate will design and maintain control processes, oversee testing and documentation, and lead cross-functional initiatives to uphold GAAP adherence and accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in accounting, internal controls, SOX, or audit with leadership.
• Experience managing SOX risk assessments, documentation, testing, and remediation.
• Experience leading internal and external audit coordination and inquiries.
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and hold stakeholders accountable.
• Ability to assess control effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Construction or project-based accounting experience preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with process owners and finance leadership to establish control ownership, standardize expectations, and drive accountability.
• Evaluate control design and effectiveness, identify gaps, and implement enhancements to mitigate risk and strengthen the control environment.
• Assess the impact of organizational changes, system implementations, and process changes on the internal control framework.
• Oversee control execution, testing, documentation, and compliance monitoring to ensure controls remain effective, current, and audit-ready.
• Lead control walkthroughs and audit discussions, coordinate responses to findings, and drive resolution of outstanding audit matters.
• Own deficiency remediation from root-cause analysis through corrective action, validation, and closure, escalating significant issues and delays as needed.
• Analyze control deficiencies and trends to identify systemic risks and drive sustainable process improvements.
• Develop and maintain control policies, procedures, and training to promote consistent execution and accountability.
• Report control effectiveness, compliance risks, testing results, and remediation progress to finance leadership.
• Ensure accounting processes and control activities comply with GAAP, SOX requirements, and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Job description

INTREN, LLC is seeking an Accounting Controls & Compliance Manager to strengthen our internal controls framework and ensure SOX compliance across the organization. The role partners with Accounting, Operations, and external auditors to drive audit readiness and remediation of control deficiencies.

The candidate will design and maintain control processes, oversee testing and documentation, and lead cross-functional initiatives to uphold GAAP adherence and accurate financial reporting.