SOX & IT Controls Director — Audit Transformation Leader

PwC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 410,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

PwC is seeking an IT Audit Controls/SOX Director to lead internal audit and control-focused client work, guiding multiple workstreams and building client relationships. The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and the strategic use of technology within Advisory.

You will shape internal audit services, support control assessments, and help organizations strengthen their control environment amid change and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 9+ years of experience.
• Executive-level client relations across internal audit and controls preferred.
• IT controls and SOX program leadership across multiple engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit and SOX engagements across technology and financial reporting processes.
• Set engagement direction, priorities, and delivery plans for control assessments and testing.
• Advise on IT controls, governance processes, and control design.
• Identify gaps and drive remediation actions.
• Mentor teams on report writing and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Executive client relations

SOX controls

Leadership

Data analysis

AI-enabled methods

Engagement leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIA/CPA/CISA certifications

Tools

AI tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

PwC is seeking an IT Audit Controls/SOX Director to lead internal audit and control-focused client work, guiding multiple workstreams and building client relationships. The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and the strategic use of technology within Advisory.

You will shape internal audit services, support control assessments, and help organizations strengthen their control environment amid change and growth.