Job Description

Job Title: Senior SOX Analyst

Location : Plano, TX

Duration : 6+ months with possible extension

Rate : $70 to $75/hr on W2

Interview Process:

• Round 1: Video interview via MS Teams (40–45 minutes) with a manager
• Round 2: Video interview via MS Teams (30–45 minutes) with a panel
• Round 3 (Optional)

Job Description:

• We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior SOX Analyst to join our Internal Controls and Compliance team. The primary responsibility of this role is to facilitate the annual assessment of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR).

Key Responsibilities:

SOX Compliance & Audit Execution:

• Facilitate the annual SOX audit, including planning and execution
• Assess control effectiveness and assist business units with implementation and modification of controls
• Support documentation efforts for processes, controls, process flows, and data flows
• Collaborate with process owners to identify risks and design effective controls
• Coordinate walkthroughs and testing with Internal and External Audit teams
• Maintain oversight of SOX document repository and ensure compliance with retention policies
• Support quarterly SOX sub-certification activities

Deficiency Management:

• Investigate testing exceptions and lead root cause analysis
• Develop remediation plans and monitor progress
• Prepare and present deficiency reporting for leadership and stakeholders
• Recommend and implement control design improvements

Collaboration, Coordination & Training:

• Act as liaison between control owners and auditors
• Ensure clear and timely communication with process owners and stakeholders
• Lead or participate in special projects impacting financial reporting
• Serve as a subject matter expert on SOX compliance and internal controls

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or internal controls
• Strong background in business process controls and audit methodologies (not IT audit)
• Hands-on experience with documenting and assessing internal controls, including process flows and narratives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams)
• Experience with Lucidchart or other flowcharting tools
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master of Accounting / MBA)
• CPA, CIA, or CFE certification
• Experience in financial services, banking, or automotive industry
• Familiarity with COSO framework and GRC tools (e.g., Archer)

Additional Requirements:

• This is a business-facing internal controls role (not IT audit). The selected candidate will be expected to work hands-on with controls, narratives, and flowcharts without supervising a team.

Mandatory Screening Questions (to be answered in submissions):

1. What business processes has the candidate worked on?
2. What types of business process controls have they worked on?
3. Can the candidate provide specific examples of business process controls reviewed or audited?
4. What control support would the candidate expect to exemplify control execution for the examples provided?
5. If the candidate has managed a team before, are they willing and able to be hands-on in this analyst role?
6. Does the candidate have direct experience creating or coordinating narratives, flowcharts, and controls for:

• New processes or processes in development?
• Existing processes?
• Please explain including: type of documentation (narrative/flowchart/controls), steps undertaken, duration of the project, and complexity/challenges.

Please connect with me at (609) 257-2872 or drop me your contact at anil.chamoli@russelltobin.com .

Anil Chamoli

Lead - Recruitment

Contact : 609-257-2872

Email : anil.chamoli@russelltobin.com

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