SOX Specialist

Vancouver, BC
$120,000-150,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Job Description:Our client, a large publicly listed organization, is seeking a highly skilled SOX Specialist to join their finance team in Vancouver. This is a hybrid opportunity offering the chance to play a critical role in strengthening internal controls, enhancing financial reporting integrity, and supporting global risk initiatives.This role is ideal for an accounting or finance professional who is a subject matter expert (SME) in SOX internal controls and audit, with experience in large, complex, publicly traded environments.Position OverviewThe SOX Specialist will lead and manage the company's SOX compliance framework in alignment with Section 404 requirements. This individual will ensure the design, implementation, documentation, testing, and continuous improvement of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) across all relevant financial cycles.The successful candidate will partner closely with internal stakeholders and auditors to ensure ongoing compliance and best-in-class governance practices.Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end SOX compliance program, including planning, scoping, documentation, testing, and remediation.

Oversee internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) across all financial cycles (e.g., revenue, procurement, payroll, financial close).

Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness; identify deficiencies and drive remediation plans.

Coordinate with internal audit and external auditors to support SOX testing and annual compliance requirements.

Maintain and enhance control documentation, narratives, risk control matrices (RCMs), and process flowcharts.

Monitor and assess global risk areas impacting financial reporting.

Provide technical guidance and training to business process owners on control requirements and best practices.

Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline and strengthen the internal control environment.

Stay current with regulatory developments and evolving best practices in SOX compliance and corporate governance.

Requirements:Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

CPA designation (or equivalent) strongly preferred.

5+ years of progressive experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or external audit.

Experience within a large, publicly listed company environment is required.

Big 4 public practice background considered a strong asset.

Demonstrated expertise in SOX Section 404 requirements and internal controls over financial reporting.

Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and global control environments.

Excellent analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to operate independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Why Join?

Opportunity to be a key contributor in a large, complex, publicly traded organization.

Exposure to global operations and enterprise-level risk management.

Hybrid work model based in Vancouver.

Relocation package available for the right candidate.

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! or reach out to Sharon Lovison at 604-229-2573.

Robert Half

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