SOX & IT Controls Director: Lead Internal Audit

PwC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 155,000 - 410,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in the United States is seeking an IT Audit Controls/SOX Director to lead internal audit and control-focused client engagements. You will set strategic direction, manage multiple workstreams, and mentor teams while strengthening governance, risk, and compliance programs.

The role emphasizes leveraging data analytics and AI-enabled methods to enhance audit efficiency and delivering insights that translate into business growth. A strong client-facing track record is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 9+ years of experience in IT audit, control assessments or related roles

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, applications, 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

IT Audit

SOX

Internal controls

Client relationships

Executive communication

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PwC in the United States is seeking an IT Audit Controls/SOX Director to lead internal audit and control-focused client engagements. You will set strategic direction, manage multiple workstreams, and mentor teams while strengthening governance, risk, and compliance programs.

The role emphasizes leveraging data analytics and AI-enabled methods to enhance audit efficiency and delivering insights that translate into business growth. A strong client-facing track record is essential.