SOX Business Process Controls - Senior Associate

PwC•San Francisco, CA

11d•$77,000 - $202,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Opportunity As a SOX Business Process Controls - Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in delivering end-to-end internal audit services to clients across various industries. Your work will focus on evaluating compliance with regulations, assessing governance, and risk management processes, while leveraging AI and other risk technologies to enhance the credibility and reliability of financial statements and internal controls. Within our Audit and Assurance practice, you will help organizations harness the power of internal audit to protect value and navigate disruption, providing them with the confidence to take calculated risks for growth. As a Senior Associate, you will build meaningful client connections and learn how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, growing your personal brand and deepening your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality work while embracing ambiguity. In this role at PwC, you will use critical thinking to break down complex concepts, interpret data to inform insights, and uphold professional standards, all while developing a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving.

Requirements

At least a Bachelor's degree
At least 3 years of experience

Nice To Haves

Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: 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, Mathematics/Statistics
At least one of the following: Current pursuit of or an active CPA, CIA or CISA license
Utilizing external auditing methodologies to enhance business process controls
Interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations
Developing meaningful client connections and anticipating needs

Responsibilities

Conducting comprehensive assessments of internal controls and financial statements to enhance credibility and reliability
Evaluating SOX readiness, specifically SOX/606-relevant controls, ideally from a readiness, controls design, or complex remediation perspective
Utilizing auditing methodologies and AI platforms to optimize internal audit services across various industries
Collaborating with clients to build and transform internal audit functions, including co-sourcing and outsourcing services
Applying analytical thinking and data analysis to interpret financial data and inform insights and recommendations
Developing and implementing business process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and risk management
Leveraging knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Auditing Standards (GAAS) in audit engagements
Managing stakeholder relationships to address data challenges and support business objectives
Guiding and mentoring junior team members to foster professional growth and technical skills development
Confirming data integrity, security, and compliance within audit frameworks to support organizational goals