Internal Controls Specialist SOX - RQ02549

As the Internal Controls Specialist, you will act as a key technical contributor supporting a comprehensive SOX readiness and uplift initiative. Working collaboratively with both external advisory partners and client stakeholders, you will evaluate existing control frameworks, identify gaps between C-SOX and US SOX requirements, and execute end-to-end testing and documentation.
Your role will combine rigorous technical assessment with hands-on coaching, ensuring business process owners understand design requirements, documentation standards, and remediation pathways.

Advantages
High-Impact Project: Play a central role in a significant regulatory transformation project, uplifting compliance architecture to US public market standards.
Premier Consulting Partnership: Collaborate side-by-side with seasoned risk advisory leaders and specialists from a Big Four firm.
Flexible Hybrid Model: Enjoy the balance of a 50% remote work structure alongside meaningful in-person collaboration at the Winnipeg office.
Modern Tech Stack: Gain exposure to modern GRC platforms and leverage cutting-edge productivity tools, including AI Copilot integrations.

Responsibilities
Walkthroughs & Design Assessments: Plan and execute comprehensive internal control walkthroughs across relevant business processes, assessing the design effectiveness of financial and operational controls.
C-SOX to US SOX Uplift: Analyze existing control baselines to identify gaps against US SOX regulatory standards and PCAOB requirements.
Documentation & Process Mapping: Prepare, update, and maintain detailed process narratives, flowcharts, and risk and control matrices (RCMs).
Testing & Evidence Evaluation: Perform rigorous testing of operating effectiveness, critically reviewing audit evidence and documenting testing results.
Management Remediation & Support: Partner directly with process owners to formulate remediation strategies for identified control deficiencies and track implementation progress.
Stakeholder Coaching: Provide hands-on guidance and coaching to management and operational teams regarding internal control best practices and documentation standards.
Collaboration & Reporting: Work closely with the broader advisory engagement team to communicate testing statuses, identify roadblocks, and meet project milestones.

Qualifications
Must Have
Professional Designations: Active CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation is strongly preferred; CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) and/or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) designations are considered strong assets.
Relevant Experience: 5+ years of dedicated experience in internal controls, internal audit, or SOX compliance.
US SOX Expertise: Proven experience working within a US-listed SOX environment or serving US SOX clients within a public accounting/consulting firm.

Technical Skills
In-depth understanding of US SOX, COSO framework, and PCAOB auditing standards.
Practical experience utilizing GRC platforms, specifically Workiva.
Proficiency in enterprise productivity suites (Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace).
Familiarity with modern AI productivity tools (such as Microsoft Copilot) is an asset.

Other Skills
Ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills including the ability to provide hands-on support to management in documenting controls, conducting walkthroughs and providing coaching to management.
Ability to work in a team environment with strong time management and organizational skills.

Summary
On behalf of our client, a leading professional services firm, we are currently seeking an experienced Internal Controls Specialist (SOX) for an impactful 3.5-month contract engagement. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, this hybrid role will embed you alongside an elite consulting team assisting a prominent local organization through an enterprise internal controls uplift from Canadian SOX (C-SOX) to US SOX compliance standards.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior controls and compliance professional to leverage their technical expertise, drive hands-on remediations, and deliver value in a high-visibility project environment.

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