Accounting, Auditing, Business Support, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Corporate Compliance, Document Management, Documentation, Documentation Standards, External Audit, Finance, Financial Audit, Internal Audit, Multitasking, Process Development, Public Accounting, Regulatory Compliance, Retail, Risk Control Matrix, SOX 404, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Support Documentation, Technical Accounting, Testing
Our client, a growing Dallas-Fort Worth organization, is looking to bring on a SOX/Internal Controls contractor to support a large-scale internal controls and compliance initiative. The team is seeking an experienced accounting or audit professional who can help strengthen the company's control environment, improve documentation standards, support audit readiness efforts, and assist with public-company compliance requirements. This is a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
- Document and enhance key controls, including Management Review Controls (MRCs) and Information Produced by the Entity (IPE) procedures
- Develop and maintain process narratives, flowcharts, risk control matrices (RCMs), and supporting control documentation
- Assist with the design, implementation, and documentation of General Controls (GCs) and Entity Level Controls (ELCs)
- Train control owners across multiple departments on documentation standards, evidence retention, and compliance requirements
- Perform walkthroughs, testing, and assessments of key controls while identifying opportunities for improvement and remediation
- Partner with external auditors and support ongoing SOX readiness, compliance, and audit initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred
- 5+ years of experience in SOX compliance, Internal Audit, External Audit, Internal Controls, or Technical Accounting
- Understanding of SOX 404 requirements, internal control frameworks, and audit processes
- Experience with Management Review Controls (MRCs), Information Produced by the Entity (IPE), General Controls (GCs), and Entity Level Controls (ELCs)
- Experience creating process documentation, flowcharts, narratives, walkthroughs, and risk control matrices (RCMs)
- Public accounting experience strongly preferred (Big Four or large regional firm preferred)
- Retail, consumer products, multi-location, or public-company experience preferred
- Advanced Excel skills required
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively across departments
This is a great opportunity to join a growing organization during a critical stage of its compliance and controls evolution. The team is looking for someone who can quickly step in, provide immediate value, and help establish scalable processes that will support the business long term. Hybrid work schedule with flexibility for the right candidate. Pay is $70-$75/hr.