Manager, Financial Reporting Controls (SOX) Assurance

What if this were your next step?

What if you could guide a high-performing team to strengthen financial reporting integrity for a growing company in Pittsburgh, PA? What if your expertise in SOX turned complex risks into clear, well-documented controls? And what if you could do all that while partnering with leaders across the business and external auditors?

Answer yes to these questions?

• Do you enjoy architecting and maintaining end-to-end SOX programs?
• Are you energized by risk assessments that surface actionable improvements?
• Can you orchestrate an annual SOX testing calendar without slipping on quality or timelines?
• Do you collaborate seamlessly with external auditors, anticipating their needs?
• Can you translate control guidance into digestible training for non-auditors?
• Are your updates to executives concise, data-driven, and decision-ready?
• Do you keep pace with regulatory shifts and turn them into process enhancements?
• Will you champion accountability and continuous improvement on your team?

What you’ll do

• Own the development, rollout, and sustainment of a comprehensive SOX compliance framework.
• Conduct risk scoping and control evaluations, recommending targeted enhancements.
• Lead the coordination, execution, and documentation of annual SOX testing.
• Facilitate external auditor reviews, walkthroughs, and sample requests.
• Provide training and coaching on internal control concepts and SOX expectations.
• Deliver status reporting and insights to senior management.
• Monitor regulatory and industry trends to keep our program current.
• Promote a culture of rigor, ownership, and improvement.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CIA preferred.
• 7+ years in internal controls, audit, or compliance with emphasis on SOX.
• Strong grasp of financial reporting flows and control frameworks.
• Demonstrated team leadership and mentoring experience.
• Analytical, resourceful, and solutions-oriented.
• Clear and persuasive communicator.
• Collaborative influencer who partners well across functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with audit software.

Proficiencies

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Financial Audit Experience
• Financial Services
• SOX

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

If this sounds like you, we’d love to connect.