Senior Internal Controls Leader - SOX & ICFR

Legence; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Legence is seeking a Manager, Internal Controls to own and strengthen the company’s control environment, ensuring financial integrity and regulatory compliance. The role leads design, testing, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of internal controls for SOX compliance and partners with business units to drive improvements.

Reporting to the Director, Internal Controls, the role serves as a bridge between business units, co-sourced partners, and external auditors, driving governance initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management, or controls at a public company.
• Proficient working knowledge of SOX 404 requirements, COSO framework, and internal control methodologies.
• Experience working with ERP systems and understanding of key financial and operational business processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risk and translate findings into practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate control requirements clearly to non-accounting operational leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, documentation, and testing of ICFR across financial reporting.
• Maintain and update control documentation across key financial and operational cycles.
• Plan and execute the annual controls testing calendar and evidence collection.
• Support rollout of new or updated controls tied to system implementations or M&A.
• Identify and remediate control gaps and oversee action plans through closure.
• Monitor Segregation of Duties and ITGCs across ERP platforms.
• Deliver periodic reporting and dashboards on testing status and remediation progress.
• Provide training to control owners on internal control concepts and testing expectations.

Skills

SOX compliance

COSO framework

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent certification

Tools

ERP systems

Process mapping tools

Job description

Legence is seeking a Manager, Internal Controls to own and strengthen the company’s control environment, ensuring financial integrity and regulatory compliance. The role leads design, testing, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of internal controls for SOX compliance and partners with business units to drive improvements.

Reporting to the Director, Internal Controls, the role serves as a bridge between business units, co-sourced partners, and external auditors, driving governance initiatives