IT Audit Controls/SOX - Director

PwC•Washington, DC

1d•$155,000 - $410,000

About The Position

As an IT Audit Controls/SOX Director at PwC, you will lead internal audit and control-focused client work evaluating financial reporting processes, internal controls, governance, and risk management. You will set strategic direction, translate vision into action, and guide multiple workstreams while building client relationships, developing leaders, and promoting thoughtful use of technology within the Advisory practice. You will shape internal audit services, support control assessments and compliance reviews, and help organizations strengthen confidence in their control environments as they navigate change, disruption, and growth.

Requirements

At least a Bachelor's degree.
At least 9 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Preference for study in one or more of the following fields: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Financial Mathematics/Quantitative Finance, Health Administration/Public Health, Law/Legal Studies, or Mathematics/Statistics.
At least one of the following certifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
Demonstrating executive-level client relations across internal audit and controls.
Driving SOX and IT controls programs across multiple engagements.
Translating control insights into business growth opportunities.
Mentoring leaders while advancing governance, risk, and compliance initiatives.
Balancing technical, strategic, and commercial priorities across teams.

Responsibilities

Lead internal audit and SOX control engagements across technology environments and financial reporting processes.
Set engagement direction, priorities, and delivery plans for control assessments, testing activities, and issue resolution.
Advise clients on IT controls, internal controls over financial reporting, and governance processes.
Review risk identification efforts and control design to address gaps in systems, applications, and business processes.
Guide teams through audit methodologies, compliance reviews, and documentation of findings and recommendations.
Build executive client relationships and shape service opportunities across internal audit and controls transformation work.
Direct the use of data analysis, digital tools, and AI-enabled methods to improve audit execution and testing efficiency.
Coach teams on report writing, stakeholder management, and clear communication of control issues and remediation actions.
Monitor delivery quality, professional standards, independence requirements, and code of conduct obligations.
Identify opportunities to expand controls, monitoring, and transformation services within non-financial-services and health industry environments.