SOX SME

We have an exciting contract opportunity with one our top tier clients. This role will provide subject-matter expertise on SOX, internal controls, risk management, governance, and operational effectiveness. Scope of this role included performance of current-state assessments, gap identification, control redesign, implementation, remediation, and sustainable improvement in partnership with Finance, IT, Risk, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders. This is a contract role that will run until June 2027, with a hybrid work model ( 3 days in office ) and with strong likelihood of extension and pays $75/hour


Advantages
This role provides subject-matter expertise on SOX, internal controls, risk management, governance, and operational effectiveness. The successful talent will get to partner with Finance, IT, Risk, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include lead/supporting control initiatives, including current-state assessments, gap identification, control redesign, and implementation of sustainable improvements. Assessment and improvement of internal controls by identifying weaknesses, prioritizing remediation actions, and tracking progress through completion. You will also be responsible for producing clear control documentation, including narratives, risk-and-control matrices, procedures, and evidence requirements. You will ultimately provide SOX and controls subject-matter expertise on risk management, control design, governance, and operational effectiveness across key business processes.

Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you possess SOX certification or relevant SOX-related professional certification. A relevant professional designation or experience, such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or equivalent control/risk expertise. You also have practical knowledge of SOX requirements, internal control principles, risk management, governance, and control effectiveness and the ability to evaluate control environments, recognize potential weaknesses, and support appropriate remediation efforts.
Experience preparing or reviewing control-related documentation, such as process narratives, risk-and-control matrices, procedures, and evidence requirements are are required as well.



Summary
This is a great role for an experienced professional who thrives in a fast paced environment and likes to collaborate with others. Reach out to us for more information.

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