Global SOX and Risk Internal Audit Manager

Bristow Group•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Global SOX & Risk Internal Audit Manager is responsible for leading the company’s global Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 program and related financial risk assurance activities, reporting to the Internal Audit Director. Based in Houston, Texas, this role is integral to maintaining regulatory compliance, strengthening governance and risk management practices, and driving continuous improvement in internal controls and audit execution within a complex, multinational, publicly traded environment This position serves as the company’s subject-matter expert on SOX 404, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and financial reporting risks while also contributing to operational, compliance and other financial audits based on the global Internal Audit plan. Operating within a global Internal Audit model, this role leads the planning, execution, quality, and reporting of SOX activities across regions, ensuring consistent methodology, strong governance, and timely delivery of results. In addition, this role supports the Company’s enterprise risk management (ERM) efforts and provides independent assurance and advisory services to management and the Audit Committee.

Requirements

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or other related field.
CPA, CIA, or equivalent professional certification.
Deep technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX 404, financial controls and COSO framework.
Strong understanding of external audit requirements and coordination.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally (10-15%)
5-10+ years of experience with relevant internal audit or external audit roles.
In depth knowledge of SOX 404 requirements and PCAOB requirements.
Experience in multinational companies.
Strong project management and execution discipline.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels
Ability to assign tasks and responsibilities to others in a fair and consistent manner; provides clear instruction and direction
Ability to translate technical control issues into clear, actionable insights
Ability to articulate, summarise and present information clearly to audiences with different backgrounds and at different levels of the organisation
Ability to prioritise workload
Ability to interface well with leadership, management and internal and external clients
Highly analytical with strong judgment and attention to detail
Proactive problem solver.
Strong organisational skills
Awareness of need for integrity
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite especially Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint
Fluency in English both verbal and written

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience a plus.
Experience with Optro (previously AuditBoard) or other SOX program management software

Responsibilities

SOX 404 Program Leadership: Lead the global SOX 404 compliance program, including annual scoping, risk assessment, control design evaluation, and operating effectiveness testing.
Oversee SOX coverage across financial reporting processes, IT general controls (ITGCs), and key automated and manual application controls.
Coordinate SOX activities across multiple regions, legal entities, and business units to ensure consistent execution, documentation and conclusions.
Ensure ongoing alignment with SEC, PCAOB, and COSO Internal Control–Integrated Framework requirements.
Drive SOX efficiency initiatives through automation, standardization, and reliance strategies, including increased coordination with external audit.
Prepare and drive clear, concise SOX status reports, issue summaries and dashboards for senior management and the Audit Committee.
Support the Internal Audit Director in preparing Audit Committee materials and responding to audit related inquiries.
Maintain accurate, complete and auditable documentation in audit management systems.
Provide ongoing advisory support to management on internal control considerations related to system implementations, business changes, acquisitions, and other significant initiatives.
External Audit, Co‑Source & Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the primary internal audit liaison with external auditors for SOX‑related matters.
Coordinate closely with the IT audit co‑source partner to ensure integrated coverage of IT general controls and application controls.
Partner with Finance, Accounting, IT, Compliance, Legal, and business leadership to ensure risk and control considerations are embedded in business processes.
Enable increased external audit reliance through consistent testing approaches, strong documentation standards, and disciplined issue remediation.
Global Team Leadership & Collaboration: Provide functional leadership and direction to SOX resources across regions, including internal audit managers, senior auditors and co-sourced team members.
Promote and reinforce a strong control‑conscious and risk-aware culture across global operations.
Partner closely with the Operational Internal Audit Manager to align SOX, operational audit and advisory activities and ensure coordinated risk coverage.
Support staff development through coaching, feedback, and on‑the‑job learning.
Assist operational and advisory audits, as needed, particularly where financial controls, SOX, or risk assessment expertise is required.
Contribute to enterprise‑wide risk assessments, emerging risk discussions and other strategic risk management initiatives.