Consultant SOX

Aston Carter•Montreal, QC

6d•CA$60 - CA$115•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced SOX professional to support a key initiative focused on uplifting and strengthening the organization’s internal control environment. This role centers on enhancing existing controls, ensuring alignment with SOX requirements and best practices, and actively contributing to stakeholder discussions. The successful candidate will work closely with senior team members and business leaders to support control transformation projects, guide stakeholders, and help foster a strong culture of compliance and risk management.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in SOX compliance and internal controls.
Deep expertise in SOX, internal control design and assessment, and compliance best practices.
Strong background in auditing, accounting, and control risk evaluation.
Experience with a Big Four environment (Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG) or comparable exposure.
Experience in the insurance or financial services industry.
CPA designation or equivalent experience in a CPA firm or audit environment.
background in internal or external audit, including planning, executing, and reporting on audit engagements.
Proven experience working on controls transformation or improvement initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on control uplift or transformation projects within mid-to-large size organizations.
Exposure to collaborating with business teams outside of the finance function.
Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership, audit functions, and operational teams.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain risk, compliance, and control concepts to non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex processes and propose pragmatic, SOX-compliant solutions.
Results-oriented mindset, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of a SOX controls uplift project across the organization.
Review existing processes and controls to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Assist in the design, enhancement, and documentation of controls that comply with SOX requirements.
Partner with business stakeholders to ensure controls are clearly understood, properly integrated into processes, and effectively implemented.
Contribute to discussions on risk, compliance, and control effectiveness, providing practical recommendations.
Support documentation, control testing, and remediation activities, including tracking and follow-up on action plans.
Work closely with internal teams and audit functions to maintain ongoing SOX compliance.
Contribute to control transformation or improvement initiatives in mid-to-large size organizations.
Collaborate effectively with business teams outside of finance to ensure a shared understanding of control requirements.