Senior Internal Controls Leader (SOX/IT Risk)

Elliott Davis; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time away

Flexible work schedules

Paid maternity and adoption leave

Health and wellness benefits

Professional Coaching

Leadership development programs

Beyond program access

Job summary

Elliott Davis is seeking a Senior Manager, Internal Controls Advisory to lead multiple client engagements while developing teams and driving operational excellence. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, coach managers and staff, and help shape the practice's growth and strategic direction.

You will report to the Director of Internal Controls, oversee engagement delivery, manage budgets, and collaborate across industries to strengthen governance, risk management and technology controls,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in internal audit, SOX/ICFR, risk advisory, or a related field.
• Experience leading multiple concurrent engagements and executive-level client relationships in a professional services environment.
• Proven ability to manage and develop teams, budgets, resources, and project delivery.
• Ability to lead engagements across multiple industries and business environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple internal controls, SOX, internal audit, risk advisory, and governance engagements simultaneously.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day client relationship leader and trusted advisor.
• Ensure engagements are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with firm quality standards.
• Review work products, proactively address engagement risks, and identify opportunities to strengthen governance, optimize controls, improve processes, and manage technology and AI-related risks.

Skills

Internal controls

SOX/ICFR

Client relationships

Team leadership

Budgeting & delivery

AI governance awareness

Tools

Governance frameworks

Job description

Elliott Davis is seeking a Senior Manager, Internal Controls Advisory to lead multiple client engagements while developing teams and driving operational excellence. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, coach managers and staff, and help shape the practice's growth and strategic direction.

You will report to the Director of Internal Controls, oversee engagement delivery, manage budgets, and collaborate across industries to strengthen governance, risk management and technology controls,