SOX Project Manager

ATLAS SP

$150K — $190K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA or CIA designation preferred
  • Public accounting experience preferred
  • 4-6 years of relevant work experience
  • Strong knowledge of SOX 404 and COSO frameworks
  • Familiarity with IT General Controls (ITGCs)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and project management capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and update SOX documentation and processes
  • Support annual SOX scoping and risk assessment
  • Assist in identifying significant accounts and in-scope processes
  • Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls
  • Identify control gaps and recommend enhancements
  • Prepare documentation for management's assessments on ICFR
  • Serve as liaison between stakeholders and auditors

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual bonus based on performance
  • Opportunities for continuous improvement training
  • Collaborative cross-functional team environment
  • Dynamic, fast-paced work setting
  • Support for professional development and certifications
Full Job Description
Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented SOX Compliance & Internal Controls professional to support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of a Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliant internal control framework.
This individual will play a critical role in maintaining SOX documentation (scoping analyses, process narratives, flowcharts, and risk control matrices), coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders, and supporting both internal and external audit activities.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting and controls knowledge with excellent written communication skills, business judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

Primary Responsibilities
• Maintain and update SOX documentation and processes
• Support annual SOX scoping and risk assessment process
• Assist in identifying significant accounts, disclosures, and in-scope processes
• Support management in evaluating design and operating effectiveness of controls
• Identify control gaps and recommend enhancements
• Evaluate impact of new systems, processes, or organizational changes on ICFR
• Prepare documentation/materials to support management's conclusion on ICFR effectiveness and SEC executive certifications
• Serve as primary liaison between key stakeholders (control owners, internal/external auditors)
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of the SOX program

Qualification and Experience
• CPA or CIA designation preferred
• Public accounting experience preferred
• College degree with a competitive GPA
• 4-6 years relevant (public accounting or internal audit/SOX compliance) work experience
• Strong business acumen and understanding of financial reporting risks
• Strong knowledge of SOX 404 requirements and COSO internal control framework
• Familiarity with IT General Controls (ITGCs)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Base Salary Range

$150,000-$190,000

The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed here.

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