SOX Audit Manager Consultant

RGP (Resources Connection); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Professional Development Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

RGP is seeking an experienced Interim SOX Manager to support a large, publicly traded global organization with the execution, oversight, and continuous improvement of its Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program.

This highly visible role partners closely with Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, Operations, and external auditors to ensure SOX 404 compliance, strengthen internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), and drive timely testing, remediation, and reporting activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting, internal audit, SOX compliance, risk management, or financial controls.
• CPA, CIA, Big 4/public accounting experience are highly preferred.
• Proven experience leading or managing SOX 404 compliance programs within publicly traded companies.
• Strong knowledge of ICFR, COSO frameworks, SEC reporting requirements, and corporate governance practices.
• Hands-on experience performing SOX risk assessments, control scoping, walkthroughs, testing, deficiency evaluations, and remediation activities.
• Deep understanding of financial reporting, accounting processes, and operational business process controls.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate SOX 404 compliance activities across corporate functions, business units, and operating entities.
• Oversee SOX planning, risk assessments, control scoping, testing schedules, documentation, and overall compliance execution.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including entity-level and business process controls.
• Assess control deficiencies, manage remediation efforts, and validate corrective actions through remediation testing.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external auditors, coordinating walkthroughs, documentation requests, and audit inquiries.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit and control owners to ensure consistent testing methodologies, documentation standards, and compliance expectations.
• Communicate SOX program status, risk areas, deficiencies, and remediation progress to senior Finance and Accounting leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to SOX processes, compliance reporting, audit readiness, and program efficiency.

Skills

SOX 404

ICFR

risk assessments

control scoping

remediation testing

audit coordination

COSO

SEC reporting

project management

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

CIA preferred

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Interim SOX Manager to support a large, publicly traded global organization with the execution, oversight, and continuous improvement of its Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program. This highly visible role partners closely with Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, Operations, and external auditors to ensure SOX 404 compliance, strengthen internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), and drive timely testing, remediation, and reporting activities. This position is focused on financial and operational business process controls and does not involve IT SOX or ITGC compliance.

Work Location: 5 days onsite Greater Dallas Area, TX 75067

Duration: 3-6 months (potential to extend or convert)

Pay Rate Range: $70/hr-$75/hr

What You Will Work On

• Lead and coordinate SOX 404 compliance activities across corporate functions, business units, and operating entities.
• Oversee SOX planning, risk assessments, control scoping, testing schedules, documentation, and overall compliance execution.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including entity-level and business process controls.
• Assess control deficiencies, manage remediation efforts, and validate corrective actions through remediation testing.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external auditors, coordinating walkthroughs, documentation requests, and audit inquiries.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit and control owners to ensure consistent testing methodologies, documentation standards, and compliance expectations.
• Communicate SOX program status, risk areas, deficiencies, and remediation progress to senior Finance and Accounting leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to SOX processes, compliance reporting, audit readiness, and program efficiency.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting, internal audit, SOX compliance, risk management, or financial controls.
• CPA, CIA, Big 4/public accounting experience are highly preferred.
• Proven experience leading or managing SOX 404 compliance programs within publicly traded companies.
• Strong knowledge of ICFR, COSO frameworks, SEC reporting requirements, and corporate governance practices.
• Hands-on experience performing SOX risk assessments, control scoping, walkthroughs, testing, deficiency evaluations, and remediation activities.
• Deep understanding of financial reporting, accounting processes, and operational business process controls.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and reporting deadlines.

What You Can Expect

• An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies and qualities that set our team apart.
• Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market and operational factors.
• Total Rewards include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Professional Development Program, Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required).

What We Do

At RGP, we're creating a future where businesses produce their best work without constraints. We've built a global network of over 2,600 experts across four regions, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions across on-demand talent, next-generation consulting, and outsourced services to support organizations at every stage of their growth journey. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and emerging disruptors alike, we challenge conventional ways of working, drive growth, and pave the way for long-term success through bold innovation and fearless collaboration.

Our values guide everything we do and strengthen our commitment to people. By combining smart processes, human-centered design, and advanced technology, we celebrate our team's excellence and ensure we grow together. We believe in the power of continuous learning and development to drive both individual and organizational success. It’s time to rethink how work gets done. Dare to Work Differently® with RGP.

RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply.

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