SOX Consultant

Korn Ferry; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is partnering with a client in the Greater Minneapolis area to identify a senior SOX Consultant onsite. You will lead SOX and ICFR risk assessments across key business processes and develop Risk & Control Matrices and process narratives.

You will evaluate controls, identify gaps, support remediation, and collaborate with stakeholders to validate controls. Strong Big Four or public accounting experience and 5–15+ years in SOX, ICFR, or internal audit are preferred.

Qualifications

• Public accounting or consulting experience, preferably with a Big Four firm.
• 5 to 15+ years of experience in SOX compliance, ICFR, internal controls, internal audit, or external audit.
• Strong knowledge of control frameworks and expertise in process documentation and risk assessment methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities, and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead SOX and ICFR risk assessments across key business processes.
• Develop and maintain Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs), process narratives, and process flow documentation.
• Evaluate existing controls, identify gaps, and support remediation and enhancement efforts.
• Collaborate with business and functional stakeholders to validate control activities and supporting documentation.
• Advise on control design, optimization, and implementation of leading practices.
• Deliver high-quality, audit-ready documentation, insights, and recommendations to support compliance objectives.

Skills

SOX Compliance

ICFR

Risk Assessment

Process Documentation

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

We have partnered with our client in their search for a SOX Consultant onsite in the Greater Minneapolis area.

Key Responsibilities

We have partnered with our client in their search for a SOX Consultant onsite in the Greater Minneapolis area.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SOX and Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) risk assessments across key business processes.
• Develop and maintain Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs), process narratives, and process flow documentation.
• Evaluate existing controls, identify gaps, and support remediation and enhancement efforts.
• Collaborate with business and functional stakeholders to validate control activities and supporting documentation.
• Advise on control design, optimization, and implementation of leading practices.
• Deliver high-quality, audit-ready documentation, insights, and recommendations to support compliance objectives.

Required Experience

• Public accounting or consulting experience, preferably with a Big Four firm, including audit, advisory, or SOX compliance engagements.
• 5 to 15+ years of experience in SOX compliance, ICFR, internal controls, internal audit, or external audit.
• Strong knowledge of control frameworks and expertise in process documentation and risk assessment methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities, and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com