SOX Optimization & Automation Lead — Senior Advisor

The Cigna Group

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 101,000 - 169,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
401(k)
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Paid holidays

Job summary

The Cigna Group is seeking an Accounting Manager (Senior Advisor) focused on Enterprise SOX Optimization and Automation. This role drives technology-enabled SOX modernization, enabling scalable controls, automated testing, and continuous monitoring across Finance, Technology, and Operations.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in SOX and related risk advisory, with experience in data analytics, automation, and ERP controls. A Big 4 background is highly preferred, and CPA/CISA/CIA/CRMA are a plus.

Qualifications

  • 5–7 years of SOX, internal controls, risk consulting, or related experience.
  • Big 4 risk consulting, IT audit, or advisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Enhance SOX technology capabilities, including reporting, dashboards, analytics, and automated testing.
  • Design and support continuous controls monitoring for scalable risk insight.
  • Translate control issues into automation and monitoring use cases across functions.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Technology, Operations, and Internal Audit to define requirements and data sources.
  • Provide advisory support for transformation projects and system changes.

Skills

SOX experience
Automation
Data analytics
Power BI
Excel
Python

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance/IS)

Tools

Optro/AuditBoard
Workiva

Job description

The Cigna Group is seeking an Accounting Manager (Senior Advisor) focused on Enterprise SOX Optimization and Automation. This role drives technology-enabled SOX modernization, enabling scalable controls, automated testing, and continuous monitoring across Finance, Technology, and Operations.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in SOX and related risk advisory, with experience in data analytics, automation, and ERP controls. A Big 4 background is highly preferred, and CPA/CISA/CIA/CRMA are a plus.

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