Remote SOX Internal Audit Leader: Build & Scale Controls

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Head of SOX Internal Audit to lead a remote, strategic SOX program within a public-company setting. You will design and execute the compliance program, partnering with finance, operations, and business teams to strengthen controls and drive accountability across the organization.

The role emphasizes building robust audit methodologies, strengthening internal controls, and advancing risk-based assurance across ITGCs, cybersecurity, and enterprise-wide processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, SOX compliance, Risk Advisory, or public accounting.
• 5+ years in leadership roles managing audit teams and enterprise-wide audit programs.
• Deep knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and the COSO Framework.
• Strong understanding of IT general controls (ITGCs) and cybersecurity risks.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and implementation of the SOX compliance program.
• Lead annual SOX risk assessments and control rationalization efforts.
• Oversee documentation of narratives, flowcharts, and risk-control matrices (RCMs).
• Direct control testing, deficiency evaluation, and management reporting.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to maintain effective internal controls.

Skills

SOX compliance

COSO Framework

IT general controls (ITGCs)

Cybersecurity risks

Leadership

Audit programs

Risk assessment

Public accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Head of SOX Internal Audit to lead a remote, strategic SOX program within a public-company setting. You will design and execute the compliance program, partnering with finance, operations, and business teams to strengthen controls and drive accountability across the organization.

The role emphasizes building robust audit methodologies, strengthening internal controls, and advancing risk-based assurance across ITGCs, cybersecurity, and enterprise-wide processes.