SOX & ICFR Risk & Controls Lead

Syncreon Consulting; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Syncreon Consulting is seeking a Risk and Controls Lead focused on SOX and ICFR to join our team in a W2 contract position. The candidate will manage internal audit activities, control testing, and documentation to support financial reporting and risk management.

The role requires a strong background in SOX/ICFR, hands-on testing, walkthroughs, evidence reviews, and remediation planning, plus excellent communication and Excel skills to collaborate with finance and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in internal audit, SOX testing, internal controls, financial controls, or risk management.
• Hands-on experience with internal audit methodologies and control testing.
• Solid understanding of SOX, ICFR, financial reporting controls, and risk assessment.
• Experience independently executing controls testing, walkthroughs, evidence reviews, and documenting findings.
• Ability to assess control design and operating effectiveness, identify exceptions, and recommend corrective actions.
• Payroll audits exposure and payroll-related financial controls.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient with Excel.

Skills

SOX testing

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Audit documentation

Walkthroughs

Payroll controls

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

Issue remediation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Syncreon Consulting is seeking a Risk and Controls Lead focused on SOX and ICFR to join our team in a W2 contract position. The candidate will manage internal audit activities, control testing, and documentation to support financial reporting and risk management.

The role requires a strong background in SOX/ICFR, hands-on testing, walkthroughs, evidence reviews, and remediation planning, plus excellent communication and Excel skills to collaborate with finance and operations.