Manager, Audit Services

Service Experts•Richardson, TX

About The Position

The Manager of SOX Compliance is responsible for the day-to-day execution of the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program and ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). This role partners with Finance, IT, and Internal Audit to maintain a strong control environment while driving operational efficiency. The Manager will coordinate SOX planning, risk assessment, testing, and remediation, ensuring all activities align with regulatory requirements and business changes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or external audit.
Solid understanding of SOX Section 404, ICFR, COSO framework, and PCAOB standards.
Direct experience performing risk assessments and managing audit workpapers.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate technical control concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CIA, or CISA certification.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) and ITGC environments.
Experience in a multi-location or high-growth environment.
Strong collaborative skills and a detail-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

Execute the end-to-end SOX compliance cycle, including annual scoping, risk assessment, control design, and walkthroughs.
Perform and oversee testing of business process controls and IT general controls (ITGCs) to evaluate design and operating effectiveness.
Act as a primary point of contact for external auditors to coordinate testing schedules, fulfill audit requests, and resolve issues.
Identify control gaps, assess their severity, and partner with control owners to develop and track actionable remediation plans.
Assess the SOX impact of new systems or process changes and provide guidance to departments on embedding controls into daily operations.
Prepare SOX status updates, dashboards, and internal reports for management regarding remediation progress and control trends.
Maintain SOX policies and documentation standards, driving improvements in testing quality and the use of compliance tools.
Lead, mentor, and review the work of SOX staff or external consultants to ensure high-quality documentation and testing.