SOX & IT Controls Director — Lead Audit Programs

PwC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 155,000 - 410,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

PwC seeks an IT Audit Controls/SOX Director to lead internal audit and control-focused client work, shaping strategy and guiding multiple streams while building client relationships and developing leaders.

The role emphasizes technology usage in advisory services, control assessments, and governance improvements to strengthen clients' control environments during growth and change. Compensation includes an annual discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 9+ years of experience in IT audit or related field.
• Experience leading SOX and IT controls programs.
• Executive-level client relationship management experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading internal audit and SOX control engagements across technology environments and financial reporting processes
• Setting engagement direction, priorities, and delivery plans for control assessments, testing activities, and issue resolution
• Advising clients on IT controls, internal controls over financial reporting, and governance processes
• Reviewing risk identification efforts and control design to address gaps in systems and business processes
• Guiding teams through audit methodologies, compliance reviews, and documentation of findings and recommendations
• Building executive client relationships and shaping service opportunities across internal audit and controls transformation work
• Directing the use of data analysis, digital tools, and AI-enabled methods to improve audit execution and testing efficiency
• Coaching teams on report writing, stakeholder management, and clear communication of control issues and remediation actions
• Monitoring delivery quality, professional standards, independence requirements, and code of conduct obligations
• Identifying opportunities to expand controls, monitoring, and transformation services within non financial services and health industry environments

Skills

Executive client relations

SOX controls expertise

Data analysis

Leadership

Strategic vision

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIA CPA CISA certifications

Job description

PwC seeks an IT Audit Controls/SOX Director to lead internal audit and control-focused client work, shaping strategy and guiding multiple streams while building client relationships and developing leaders.

The role emphasizes technology usage in advisory services, control assessments, and governance improvements to strengthen clients' control environments during growth and change. Compensation includes an annual discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.