Senior SOX Analyst

Location

• Address: Plano, TX, 75024
• Work Model: Onsite/Hybrid
• Candidates: Local only

Position Details

• Employment Type: Contract (6 months)
• Headcount: 1
• Experience Required: 5+ years
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting / Finance) – Mandatory
• Work Hours: Standard 8/9 AM – 5/6 PM CDT (8 hours/day, 40 hours/week)
• Overtime: No
• Travel: No
• Interview Process:
  • Round 1: Video Interview (40–45 mins, Manager)
  • Round 2: Video Interview (30–45 mins, Panel)
  • Round 3: Optional

Important Note

• This is NOT an IT Audit role
• No involvement with IT General Controls (ITGC)
• Focus is on Business Internal Controls

Role Overview

• Facilitate the annual assessment of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
• Support SOX compliance efforts for financial reporting
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and control effectiveness

Key Responsibilities

SOX Audit Execution

• Execute annual SOX audit activities
• Assess control effectiveness for business units
• Collaborate with process owners to improve or design controls
• Document processes, controls, and data/process flows
• Identify risks and assist in control design
• Plan and coordinate SOX walkthroughs and testing (Internal & External Audit)
• Maintain communication with SOX liaisons and stakeholders
• Manage document repositories and retention policies
• Support quarterly sub-certification process

Deficiency Identification & Remediation

• Identify and analyze control deficiencies
• Perform root cause analysis
• Lead remediation efforts and track progress
• Prepare deficiency reports for management
• Analyze potential financial impact
• Drive continuous improvement in control design

Communication & Coordination

• Maintain communication with process owners and stakeholders
• Support ongoing control operations and compliance

Special Projects

• Support or lead projects impacting financial reporting
• Act as subject matter expert (SME) for SOX and financial controls

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance
• 5–10 years of relevant experience (minimum 5 years)
• Strong background in Audit and SOX compliance
• Experience with Internal Controls and Business Process Controls
• Knowledge of COSO, GRC frameworks
• Strong analytical, reasoning, and data organization skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams)
• Experience with Lucid (flowcharting tools)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and work in a deadline-driven environment
• Self-starter with strong initiative
• Ability to work in ambiguous or changing environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA / Master’s in Accounting)
• Certifications: CPA / CIA / CFE
• Industry experience in financial services, banking, or automotive
• Experience with GRC tools (e.g., Archer)
• Big 4 experience

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