SOX Consultant

Korn Ferry Group; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry in the Greater Minneapolis area is seeking an experienced SOX Consultant to join onsite and lead SOX and ICFR risk assessments across key business processes. You will develop and maintain RS control matrices, process narratives, and supporting documentation for effective governance.

You will evaluate controls, identify gaps, and drive remediation while collaborating with stakeholders to validate activities and ensure audit-ready outputs that align with leading practices and compliance

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.
• Public accounting or consulting experience, preferably with a Big Four firm, including audit, advisory, or SOX engagements.

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

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

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