• Location: New York NY
• Type: Contract to Hire
• Job #25463

Company Overview:
A leading global alternative investment manager offers clients primary and secondary investment solutions across credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure asset classes. They are seeking a professional to manage the design, execution, and enhancement of their global SOX compliance program.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the firm’s SOX 404 and 302 compliance programs.
• Oversee and execute the annual SOX testing plan, coordinating with internal and external auditors.
• Maintain and enhance the Risk and Control Matrix (RCM) for key business processes, ITGCs, and application controls.
• Conduct and refresh annual risk assessments consistent with the COSO framework.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and Technology leaders to evaluate and remediate control deficiencies.
• Review control design and testing effectiveness for scalability and operational soundness.
• Support quarterly 302 certifications and executive control attestations.
• Serve as the main liaison for process owners to interpret control issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement by integrating technology tools into control documentation and reporting workflows.
• Participate in ad hoc control risk assessments and transformation projects impacting ICFR.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information systems, or business administration.
• 5–10 years of experience in corporate SOX/internal control environments.
• Strong technical understanding of SOX 404 and 302 requirements, COSO, US GAAP, and PCAOB standards.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end SOX cycles, including risk assessments and controls documentation.
• Experience collaborating with IT teams on technology-dependent controls and ITGCs.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and exposure to Workiva, AuditBoard, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant certifications.
• Experience within asset management or financial services industries preferred.

Compensation:
Pay Rate: $80/hr