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Strong employer brand and metro location increase competition, but SOX/internal-controls specialization narrows candidate pool.
Requires SOX, audit, and financial reporting expertise, making cross-industry transfers difficult without domain experience.
Explicit 7+ years, mandatory SOX/audit experience, and financial reporting expertise create high shortlisting strictness.
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Lead planning, scoping, and execution of internal control audits including SOX compliance and related initiatives.
Manage risk assessments, develop process narratives, and design control frameworks particularly for new entities.
Oversee internal control testing, identify deficiencies with risk assessment, and manage remediation with business units while supervising junior team members and developing a direct report.
7+ years experience in audit, internal controls, or accounting with strong exposure to financial reporting, SOX compliance, or SOC 1 engagements.
Bachelor's degree required.
Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles relevant to risk and controls evaluation.
Experience leading audits/projects and reviewing the work of others.
Experienced in asset management, private equity, or financial services environment.
Demonstrates advanced project management ability with capacity to manage multiple audits and lead team members.
Capable of independent risk assessment and recommending practical control improvements while effectively partnering across business units and external auditors.