Senior SOX Auditor

NorthPoint Search Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Senior SOX Auditor based in Atlanta, GA to lead and support SOX 404 compliance efforts and ICFR testing. You’ll act as a liaison between process owners and testing teams, drive improvements, and maintain documentation related to controls and risk assessment.

The role requires 3–5 years of audit or internal controls experience, a bachelor’s degree, and strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to strengthen internal controls and support audit

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 elevate 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

Internal controls

Audit testing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Adaptability

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Who

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 elevate 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.