SOX & ICFR Controls Lead - On-site Pittsburgh

Eliassen Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking an on-site SOX/ICFR analyst in Pittsburgh, PA to own end-to-end reviews, coordinate risk assessments, and evaluate control design and operating effectiveness. You will work with Finance, Technology, and business partners to ensure timely testing and remediation, while guiding junior team members.

Candidates should bring 2+ years in relevant controls roles, strong SOX/ICFR knowledge, and solid communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in SOX testing, internal audit, external audit, finance controls, controllership, or risk and controls roles.
• Strong understanding of SOX, ICFR, internal controls, and financial reporting processes in a regulated environment.
• Proven experience conducting controls testing, leading walkthroughs, documenting processes, evaluating exceptions, and producing high-quality working papers.
• Auditing background with the ability to execute testing independently once shown the process.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines with strong analytical, organizational, and execution skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work across stakeholder groups and levels of seniority.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Preferred: Experience in banking or financial services.
• Preferred: Knowledge of automated controls, system reports, interfaces, spreadsheets/end-user computing, and related IT control dependencies.
• Preferred: Familiarity with enterprise controls frameworks such as COSO.
• Preferred: Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent.
• Preferred: Exposure to process improvement, automation opportunities, or control rationalization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of assigned SOX and ICFR reviews, including planning, walkthroughs, testing, issue tracking, and reporting against program milestones.
• Perform and coordinate risk assessments to identify significant processes, key controls, and changes impacting financial reporting risk.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key SOX manual controls through evidence review, exception analysis, and clear documentation of conclusions.
• Lead refreshes of narratives, risk and control matrices, flowcharts, and control inventories to keep documentation current, complete, and audit ready.
• Coordinate with control owners, Finance, Technology, and business partners to schedule walkthroughs, obtain evidence, resolve questions, and complete testing on time.
• Identify control gaps or weaknesses, assess potential impact, support remediation planning, and validate corrective actions.
• Serve as a liaison for internal and external auditors, providing support and clear communication throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Prepare concise updates on progress, risks, issues, and remediation status, escalating matters where appropriate.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to junior team members on testing methodology, documentation standards, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

SOX testing

ICFR

internal controls

financial reporting

auditing

documentation

communication

Excel

COSO

process improvement

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Job description

Eliassen Group is seeking an on-site SOX/ICFR analyst in Pittsburgh, PA to own end-to-end reviews, coordinate risk assessments, and evaluate control design and operating effectiveness. You will work with Finance, Technology, and business partners to ensure timely testing and remediation, while guiding junior team members.

Candidates should bring 2+ years in relevant controls roles, strong SOX/ICFR knowledge, and solid communication.