Are you a driven audit professional looking for a consulting opportunity with one of our top clients in the Tampa area? Well, this position could be for you! We are conducting a search for a SOX Consultant to join a top performing team responsible for overseeing all Sarbanes Oxley compliance. This role also has permanent potential!

SOX Consultant Benefits and Compensation: 

• A professional working environment (hybrid in Tampa Bay)
• GREAT leadership and high visibility
• Would begin as a 3-month contract role, with potential to convert to permanent if mutual fit
• Highly competitive hourly rate of $50-70/hour (commensurate with experience), with benefits after 90 days and additional bonuses  

SOX Consultant Job Duties: 

• Lead the design, documentation, and maintenance of SOX 404 controls across all financial and operational processes.
• Establish and manage an effective SOX compliance program, including conducting control assessments, process reviews, and control gap analyses.
• Coordinate and monitor annual SOX testing plans, risk assessments, and control updates, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with process owners to design and document control activities, ensuring they are efficient, effective, and aligned with industry best practices.
• Evaluate control deficiencies and coordinate remediation efforts to ensure timely resolution.
• Provide guidance on remediation plans, track progress, and assess the adequacy of control improvements.
• Liaise with external auditors, providing necessary documentation and responses during control testing and year-end audits.
• Conduct internal control testing and assist in the planning and execution of internal audits to ensure compliance with SOX requirements.
• Ensure the timely completion and accuracy of documentation, reporting, and remediation activities.
• Prepare and present periodic reports to management on the status of SOX compliance, control testing results, and remediation efforts.

SOX Consultant Skills/Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, CIA, CISA, CPA highly preferred
• 6+ years of experience in public accounting or publicly held company handling SOX
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong planning and organization skills and understanding of the importance of deadlines

At Taylor White Consulting, we view consulting as a career – not as a temporary fix between permanent opportunities. Therefore, we only employ highly experienced career Consultants who enjoy the variety of challenges we’re able to pair them with. We also do what it takes to keep a steady flow of top talent, attracting the area’s best Consultants through competitive pay and outstanding benefits. For more information, please contact us via our website at www.taylorwhiteconsulting.com.