IT Audit Controls/SOX - Director

PwC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 155,000 - 410,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Houston seeks an IT Audit Controls/SOX Director to lead internal audit and control-focused client work. You will set strategic direction, guide multiple workstreams, and mentor leaders while promoting thoughtful use of technology within the Advisory practice.

You will shape internal audit services and help organizations strengthen their control environment. You will oversee control assessments, testing activities, and remediation actions, and build relationships with clients to grow

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher is required.
• 9+ years of experience in IT audit, controls or SOX environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit and SOX control engagements across technology and financial processes.
• Set engagement direction, priorities and delivery plans for control assessments and testing.
• Advise clients on IT controls, IT governance and financial reporting controls.
• Review risk identification and control design to close gaps in systems and processes.
• Guide teams through audit methodologies, documentation and remediation recommendations.
• Develop executive relationships and expand controls services across industries.
• Direct use of data analysis, digital tools and AI-enabled methods to improve testing efficiency.
• Coach teams on report writing and stakeholder communication of control issues.

Skills

IT controls

SOX compliance

Risk management

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIA/CPA/CISA certifications

Job description

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Business Controls Management Level Director Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity As an IT Audit Controls/SOX Director you will lead internal audit and control-focused client work that evaluates financial reporting processes, internal controls, governance, and risk management activities. As a Director you will set strategic direction, translate vision into action, and guide multiple workstreams while building client relationships, developing leaders, and promoting thoughtful use of technology within our Advisory practice. In this role at PwC, you will shape internal audit services, support control assessments and compliance reviews, and help organizations strengthen confidence in their control environment as they navigate change, disruption, and growth.

Responsibilities

• Leading internal audit and SOX control engagements across technology environments and financial reporting processes


• Setting engagement direction, priorities, and delivery plans for control assessments, testing activities, and issue resolution


• Advising clients on IT controls, internal controls over financial reporting, and governance processes


• Reviewing risk identification efforts and control design to address gaps in systems, applications, and business processes


• Guiding teams through audit methodologies, compliance reviews, and documentation of findings and recommendations


• Building executive client relationships and shaping service opportunities across internal audit and controls transformation work


• Directing the use of data analysis, digital tools, and AI-enabled methods to improve audit execution and testing efficiency


• Coaching teams on report writing, stakeholder management, and clear communication of control issues and remediation actions


• Monitoring delivery quality, professional standards, independence requirements, and code of conduct obligations


• Identifying opportunities to expand controls, monitoring, and transformation services within non financial services and health industry environments

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree


• At least 9 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Financial Mathematics/Quantitative Finance, Health Administration/Public Health, Law/Legal Studies, Mathematics/Statistics;


• At least one of the following: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification(s);


• Demonstrating executive-level client relations across internal audit and controls;


• Driving SOX and IT controls programs across multiple engagements;


• Translating control insights into business growth opportunities;


• Mentoring leaders while advancing governance, risk, and compliance initiatives;


• Balancing technical, strategic, and commercial priorities across teams.

Travel Requirements

Up to 60%

Salary range for this position is:

The salary range for this position is: $155,000 - $410,000.

Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

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