Risk and Controls Lead

Akkodis; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Risk and Controls Lead for a contract role in Pittsburgh, PA, with a four-day hybrid arrangement. The position focuses on SOX and ICFR program ownership, testing, documentation, and audit liaison.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in SOX testing, internal/external audit, and strong understanding of internal controls and financial reporting in regulated environments. Responsibilities include managing walkthroughs, risk assessments, control identification, testing, remediation,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in SOX testing, internal audit, external audit, finance controls, controllership, or risk and controls roles.
• Strong understanding of SOX, ICFR, internal controls, and financial reporting processes in a regulated environment.
• Proven experience conducting controls testing, leading walkthroughs, documenting processes, evaluating exceptions, and producing high-quality working papers.
• Strong auditing background with the ability to independently execute testing once shown the process.

Responsibilities

• SOX / ICFR Workstream Ownership: Own end-to-end delivery of assigned SOX and ICFR reviews, including planning, walkthroughs, testing, issue tracking, and reporting against program milestones
• Risk Assessment & Control Identification: Perform and coordinate risk assessments to identify significant processes, key controls, and changes in systems, products, or business activities impacting financial reporting risk
• Controls Testing: Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key SOX manual controls through evidence review, exception analysis, and clear documentation of conclusions
• Documentation Management: Lead refreshes of narratives, risk and control matrices, flowcharts, and control inventories to ensure documentation remains current, complete, and audit ready
• Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with control owners, Finance, Technology, and business partners to schedule walkthroughs, obtain evidence, resolve questions, and complete testing on time
• Issue Management & Remediation: Identify control gaps or weaknesses, assess potential impact, support remediation planning, and validate corrective actions
• Audit Partnership: Serve as a key liaison for internal and external auditors, providing high-quality support and clear communication throughout the audit lifecycle
• Management Reporting: Prepare concise updates on progress, risks, issues, and remediation status, escalating matters where appropriate
• Team Support & Coaching: Provide day-to-day guidance to junior team members on testing methodology, documentation standards, and stakeholder engagement

Skills

SOX testing

Internal audit

Finance controls

Risk assessment

Documentation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Risk and Controls Lead for a Contract job with a client in Pittsburgh, PA (4 days hybrid). Ideally looking for applicants with a solid background with the SOX and ICFR program.

Rate Range: $50/hour to $54/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience.

Risk and Controls Lead job responsibilities include:

• SOX / ICFR Workstream Ownership: Own end-to-end delivery of assigned SOX and ICFR reviews, including planning, walkthroughs, testing, issue tracking, and reporting against program milestones
• Risk Assessment & Control Identification: Perform and coordinate risk assessments to identify significant processes, key controls, and changes in systems, products, or business activities impacting financial reporting risk
• Controls Testing: Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key SOX manual controls through evidence review, exception analysis, and clear documentation of conclusions
• Documentation Management: Lead refreshes of narratives, risk and control matrices, flowcharts, and control inventories to ensure documentation remains current, complete, and audit ready
• Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with control owners, Finance, Technology, and business partners to schedule walkthroughs, obtain evidence, resolve questions, and complete testing on time
• Issue Management & Remediation: Identify control gaps or weaknesses, assess potential impact, support remediation planning, and validate corrective actions
• Audit Partnership: Serve as a key liaison for internal and external auditors, providing high-quality support and clear communication throughout the audit lifecycle
• Management Reporting: Prepare concise updates on progress, risks, issues, and remediation status, escalating matters where appropriate
• Team Support & Coaching: Provide day-to-day guidance to junior team members on testing methodology, documentation standards, and stakeholder engagement

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in SOX testing, internal audit, external audit, finance controls, controllership, or risk and controls roles
• Strong understanding of SOX, ICFR, internal controls, and financial reporting processes in a regulated environment
• Proven experience conducting controls testing, leading walkthroughs, documenting processes, evaluating exceptions, and producing high-quality working papers
• Strong auditing background with the ability to independently execute testing once shown the process
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines with strong analytical, organizational, and execution skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholder groups and levels of seniority
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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