Internal Audit SOX Associate Manager

About the role

This role involves leading the daily operations of the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) team responsible for SOX 404 control testing. The associate manager will plan and prioritize tasks, review work quality, and provide performance coaching to the team. Success in this position means effectively translating the annual SOX audit plan into actionable testing assignments and ensuring the BPO team meets its objectives.

A key part of the work is coordinating process walkthroughs with business partners and external auditors, ensuring smooth communication and information flow. The role also requires driving SOX deficiencies to resolution by conducting thorough root cause analysis and monitoring remediation plans. Building strong relationships with internal teams such as Business Controllership, Finance, IT, and Compliance is essential for effective collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of US GAAP, SOX 404, and internal controls, demonstrated through at least seven years of relevant experience. This includes hands-on SOX 404 testing and prior experience managing or overseeing outsourced teams. A professional certification like CPA or CIA, along with a bachelor's degree in a related field, is expected.

The competitive salary for this position ranges from $82,100 to $138,000 annually, with total compensation potentially including equity, bonus eligibility, and benefits.

Skills that matter here

• SOX: This role is centered on leading SOX compliance efforts, including managing SOX 404 control testing and driving deficiency remediation.
• Internal Audit: The position contributes to the internal audit function by ensuring financial reporting integrity and compliance with audit plans.
• Financial Reporting: The role ensures the integrity of financial reporting through robust SOX compliance and control testing.
• Risk Management: This position involves identifying and mitigating financial reporting risks through SOX controls and deficiency resolution.
• Compliance: A primary responsibility is to ensure compliance with SOX regulations and internal control frameworks.

Who this role suits

• A professional with a strong background in accounting or financial audit, specifically with extensive SOX 404 testing experience.
• Someone who excels at managing and guiding external or outsourced teams to achieve compliance objectives.
• An individual who can effectively build and maintain collaborative relationships across various internal departments and with external auditors.
• A detail-oriented person capable of performing root cause analysis and tracking remediation plans to completion.

From the employer

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day management of the BPO team executing SOX 404 control testing, including workload planning, prioritization, quality review of workpapers, and performance coaching.
• Partner with Internal Audit SOX leadership to translate the annual SOX audit plan into clear testing assignments.
• Lead coordination of process walkthroughs with functional business partners and external auditors.
• Drive SOX deficiencies to closure by performing root cause analysis and tracking remediation action plans.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key internal partners across Business Controllership, Finance, IT, and Compliance.

Requirements

• 7+ years of accounting, financial audit, or SOX/ICFR experience, including hands-on SOX 404 testing.
• Demonstrated experience managing or overseeing outsourced/BPO teams.
• Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404, COSO, and internal controls.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or equivalent, with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven ability to partner across Finance, IT, Compliance, and external audit teams.

Conditions

• Competitive salary range of $82K-$138K.
• Total compensation may include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).