Senior Sox Auditor - Atlanta, GA

Overview

Hybrid
$100,000 - $140,000
Full Time

Skills

SOX
Audit
Accounting
Finance

Job Details

#1922 Senior SOX Auditor

Position Summary:

The Senior SOX Auditor is responsible for supporting the organization s compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), with a primary focus on internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). This role leads/coordinates the preparation of process documentation, risk and control matrices, process narratives, and flowcharts, while serving as a key liaison between control owners and the control testing team. The Senior SOX Auditor ensures effective coordination and execution of SOX-related activities across the organization, contributing to strong internal controls and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support the annual SOX 404 compliance process, including process walkthroughs, control documentation & updates, testing, and remediation.
  • Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls to ensure compliance with SOX requirements and escalate issues when necessary.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations to management, identify root causes, and monitor remediation plans to completion.
  • Document control deficiencies clearly and concisely, providing actionable insights for management.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to implement and monitor remediation plans addressing control gaps and audit findings.
  • Contribute to special projects focused on improving business processes and strengthening internal controls.
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support ICFR testing activities.
  • Participate in organization-wide process improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers and dates of birth.
  • Assist in developing and delivering companywide SOX training programs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned; responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.

Qualifications and Competencies Required To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Experience:

  • Minimum 3-5 years experience in internal/external auditing, accounting, or internal controls.

Education:

  • Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Skills Required:

  • Strong knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls over financial reporting, auditing and control testing.
  • Comprehensive understanding of risk, control and business processes.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Proven ability to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

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