SOX & ICFR Controls Lead: Risk & Compliance

Apex Systems; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with company match

HSA

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Risk and Controls Lead to drive end-to-end SOX and ICFR workstreams, including risk assessments, walkthroughs, testing, and documentation refresh. You will coordinate with control owners and finance partners to obtain evidence and ensure timely testing and remediation actions.

The role requires strong auditing background, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams while delivering high-quality working papers for auditors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience 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
• Proven experience conducting controls testing, leading walkthroughs, documenting processes, evaluating exceptions, and producing high-quality working papers
• Strong auditing background with the ability to independently execute testing once shown the process
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines with strong analytical, organizational, and execution skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholder groups and levels of seniority
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Responsibilities

• SOX / ICFR Workstream Ownership: Own end-to-end delivery of assigned SOX and ICFR reviews, including planning, walkthroughs, testing, issue tracking, and reporting
• Risk Assessment & Control Identification: Conduct risk assessments to identify significant processes and key controls
• Controls Testing: Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of key controls through evidence review
• Documentation Management: Refresh narratives, risk/control matrices, flowcharts, and control inventories
• Stakeholder Coordination: Work with control owners, Finance, Technology, and business partners to obtain evidence and complete testing
• Issue Management & Remediation: Identify gaps, assess impact, and validate corrective actions
• Audit Partnership: Liaise with internal and external auditors throughout the audit lifecycle
• Management Reporting: Prepare updates on progress, risks, issues, and remediation status
• Team Support & Coaching: Guide junior team members on testing methodology and documentation

Skills

SOX testing

Internal audit

Risk assessment

Controls testing

Documentation

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Team coaching

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Apex Systems is seeking a Risk and Controls Lead to drive end-to-end SOX and ICFR workstreams, including risk assessments, walkthroughs, testing, and documentation refresh. You will coordinate with control owners and finance partners to obtain evidence and ensure timely testing and remediation actions.

The role requires strong auditing background, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams while delivering high-quality working papers for auditors.