Job Summary: We are seeking a Risk and Controls Lead to support execution of key workstreams within the SOX and ICFR program. This role is responsible for leading assigned reviews end-to-end, including risk assessments, walkthroughs, controls testing, documentation refresh, issue tracking, and stakeholder coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
SOX / ICFR Workstream Ownership: Own end-to-end delivery of assigned SOX and ICFR reviews, including planning, walkthroughs, testing, issue tracking, and reporting against program milestones
Risk Assessment & Control Identification: Perform and coordinate risk assessments to identify significant processes, key controls, and changes in systems, products, or business activities impacting financial reporting risk
Controls Testing: Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key SOX manual controls through evidence review, exception analysis, and clear documentation of conclusions
Documentation Management: Lead refreshes of narratives, risk and control matrices, flowcharts, and control inventories to ensure documentation remains current, complete, and audit ready
Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with control owners, Finance, Technology, and business partners to schedule walkthroughs, obtain evidence, resolve questions, and complete testing on time
Issue Management & Remediation: Identify control gaps or weaknesses, assess potential impact, support remediation planning, and validate corrective actions
Audit Partnership: Serve as a key liaison for internal and external auditors, providing high-quality support and clear communication throughout the audit lifecycle
Management Reporting: Prepare concise updates on progress, risks, issues, and remediation status, escalating matters where appropriate
Team Support & Coaching: Provide day-to-day guidance to junior team members on testing methodology, documentation standards, and stakeholder engagement
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in SOX testing, internal audit, external audit, finance controls, controllership, or risk and controls roles
Strong understanding of SOX, ICFR, internal controls, and financial reporting processes in a regulated environment
Proven experience conducting controls testing, leading walkthroughs, documenting processes, evaluating exceptions, and producing high-quality working papers
Strong auditing background with the ability to independently execute testing once shown the process
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines with strong analytical, organizational, and execution skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholder groups and levels of seniority
Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Preferred Experience:
Experience in banking or financial services
Knowledge of automated controls, system reports, interfaces, spreadsheets/end-user computing, and related IT control dependencies
Familiarity with enterprise controls frameworks such as COSO
Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent preferred
Exposure to process improvement, automation opportunities, or control rationalization initiatives
Additional Information:
Duration: 4+ month contract opportunity
Work Model: 4 days onsite required weekly in Pittsburgh, PA.
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM EST
Rate Range: $49-54/hr. W2 (based on experience)
Numbers & Facts
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Salary
$49–$54 Per Hour
Skills
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CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditorunmatched
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Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)unmatched
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