SOX and Internal Audit Lead - Risk & Governance

Core-; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Core & Main, based in St. Louis, seeks a senior professional to lead the SOX compliance program, internal audits, risk assessments, and advisory projects across the organization. You will partner with process owners, external auditors, and third-party service providers to strengthen governance and optimize controls.

The role emphasizes data analytics, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational effectiveness. 7+ years of relevant experience and CPA/CIA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of internal audit, SOX, or risk management experience.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs SOX compliance planning, risk assessment, scoping, testing, and remediation.
• Liaises with management, external auditors, and third-party service providers.
• Assesses impact of process changes and system implementations on SOX controls.
• Leads audits across multiple business units and functions.
• Documents procedures, findings, and management action plans per standards.
• Develops practical control improvements and communicates status and recommendations.

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal audit

Cross-functional leadership

Data analytics

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA/CIA/CRMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Core & Main, based in St. Louis, seeks a senior professional to lead the SOX compliance program, internal audits, risk assessments, and advisory projects across the organization. You will partner with process owners, external auditors, and third-party service providers to strengthen governance and optimize controls.

The role emphasizes data analytics, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational effectiveness. 7+ years of relevant experience and CPA/CIA preferred.