Senior SOX Auditor

stafffinancialgroup; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Financial Group in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior SOX Auditor to lead and support SOX 404 compliance efforts, evaluate internal controls, and partner across teams to ensure financial reporting integrity.

You will act as a liaison between process owners and testing teams, drive improvements, maintain documentation on controls and risk assessments, and support ICFR testing activities in a corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in internal/external audit or internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance and audit testing practices.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the SOX 404 compliance process including walkthroughs, documentation, testing, and remediation.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls and escalate issues as needed.
• Communicate findings to management and monitor remediation efforts.
• Document control deficiencies and provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate across departments to address audit findings and improve control processes.
• Assist with ICFR testing activities and training initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and support business priorities.

Skills

SOX compliance

ICFR

Auditing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Documentation

Job description

Who:
A detail-oriented compliance professional with a strong background in SOX and ICFR.

What:
You’ll lead and support SOX 404 compliance efforts, evaluating internal controls and partnering across teams to ensure financial reporting integrity.

When:
Hiring immediately for a full-time role.

Where:
Based in Atlanta, GA.

Why:
To strengthen internal controls, drive audit readiness, and support organizational compliance.

Office Environment:
Corporate setting with cross-functional collaboration.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience.

Position Overview:
The Senior SOX Auditor plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act (SOX), focusing on Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR). You’ll act as a key liaison between process owners and testing teams, drive improvements, and maintain documentation related to controls and risk assessment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the SOX 404 compliance process including walkthroughs, documentation, testing, and remediation.

• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls and **escalate** issues as needed.

• Communicate findings to management and monitor remediation efforts.

• Document control deficiencies and provide actionable insights.

• Collaborate across departments to address audit findings and improve control processes.

• Assist with ICFR testing activities and training initiatives.

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and support business priorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 3–5 years of experience in internal/external audit or internal controls.

• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance and audit testing practices.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

• Adaptable to a fast‑paced, evolving environment.