Senior SOX Analyst

Tech Providers,; Plano (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior SOX Analyst for an 8+ month contract. This role, initially remote, requires expertise in SOX compliance, strong audit skills, and the capability to execute annual audits and improve controls. Ideal candidates are self-motivated individuals with a proven audit background.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal controls and SOX compliance essential.
• Audit background preferred.
• Strong aptitude and reasoning skills required.

Responsibilities

• Execute annual SOX audits.
• Assess control effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Coordinate SOX walkthroughs and testing.

Skills

Internal controls

SOX compliance

Data organization

Audit experience

Self-motivation

Education

Four-Year College Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance

Tools

MS Office Suite

Lucidchart

Job description

Position Title: Senior SOX Analyst

Location: Initially, 100% remote. Will share later regarding on-site arrangements. 4 days a week, with Friday optional based on business needs.

Expected Duration of Project: 8+ Months of Contract

Job Description:

1. Four-Year College Degree (BA or BS) in Accounting, Business, or Finance; Audit background preferred.
2. Experience in internal controls and SOX compliance is essential.
3. Strong aptitude, reasoning, and data organization skills required.
4. Audit experience is necessary.
5. Proficiency in MS Office Suite is required.
6. Experience with Lucidchart or similar flowchart tools is preferred.
7. Self-motivated and proactive individual.
8. Expertise in SOX and related surveys.
9. Experience in preparing and reviewing audit reports.
10. Big 4 experience is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Execute annual SOX audits.
2. Assess control effectiveness, work with process owners to implement or modify controls to mitigate risks.
3. Assist in documenting processes, controls, and data flows.
4. Identify risks and assist in designing controls.
5. Coordinate SOX walkthroughs and testing with internal and external auditors.
6. Collaborate with departmental SOX liaisons to ensure process consistency and escalate issues as needed.
7. Engage with process owners to understand and adapt to business process changes.
8. Support SOX stakeholders including process owners, internal and external auditors, and management.
9. Manage document repositories and ensure compliance with retention policies.
10. Support quarterly certification processes.

Deficiency Identification and Remediation:

1. Lead testing exception investigations and deficiency identification.
2. Perform root cause analysis with process owners.
3. Coordinate remediation efforts and monitor progress.
4. Report deficiencies to management, including potential financial impacts.
5. Implement continuous improvements to control designs.

Communication, Coordination & Training:

• Maintain ongoing communication with process owners regarding SOX deliverables and control operations.