Risk and Controls Lead- SOX Control & Compliance II

Apex Systems; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Risk and Controls Lead to drive SOX and ICFR workstreams in a regulated environment. You will own end-to-end reviews, conduct risk assessments, oversee controls testing, and maintain audit-ready documentation.

The role requires strong experience in SOX testing and internal controls, with the ability to coordinate with Finance, Technology, and business partners while meeting milestones.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in SOX testing, internal or external audit, or finance controls.
• Strong understanding of SOX, ICFR and financial reporting processes.
• Experience conducting controls testing, walkthroughs, and documenting working papers.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end SOX/ICFR reviews from planning to reporting.
• Perform risk assessments to identify significant processes and controls.
• Lead testing, evidence collection, and exception analysis with clear conclusions.
• Refresh narratives, control matrices, and flowcharts to keep docs audit-ready.
• Coordinate with control owners and stakeholders to obtain evidence and meet timelines.

Skills

SOX testing

Internal audit

Finance controls

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

COSO framework

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

# Risk and Controls Lead- SOX Control & Compliance IIApply**Job#: 3055364****Job Description:****Risk and Controls Lead**Support execution of key workstreams within the SOX and ICFR program. This role is responsible for leading assigned reviews end-to-end, including risk assessments, walkthroughs, controls testing, documentation refresh, issue tracking, and stakeholder coordination.Key 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 engagementQualifications:* 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 ExcelPreferred Experience:* Experience in banking or financial services* Knowledge of automated controls, system reports, interfaces, spreadsheets/end-user computing, and related IT control dependencies* Familiarity with enterprise controls frameworks such as COSO* Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent preferred* Exposure to process improvement, automation opportunities, or control rationalization initiatives *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 9, 2026**Pay Range:** $45 - $53 per hour