Job Summary :
Our client is seeking experienced Risk Advisory professionals to provide short-term contractor support for both Business Process and IT workstreams within their Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) practice. Due to a sharp increase in workload and limited internal capacity, several projects are currently unstaffed or understaffed.
The selected contractors will play a critical role in bridging immediate resource gaps while full-time recruiting efforts continue. These engagements are ideal for consultants who thrive in dynamic environments, can deliver quickly, and bring strong SOX / ICFR and risk advisory expertise.
Responsibilities :
- Lead or support ICFR (Internal Controls over Financial Reporting) and SOX compliance engagements across both Business Process and IT workstreams.
- Assess, design, and test internal controls for public company clients.
- Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Collaborate with client teams to identify risks, design remediation plans, and enhance control frameworks.
- Support IT control assessments, including ITGCs and application control testing, as applicable.
- Communicate effectively with client stakeholders, providing clear updates and recommendations.
- Quickly integrate into client environments and adapt to evolving priorities and workloads.
Qualifications :
Prior experience with Big 4, Next4, Next8, or Protiviti-type consulting firms preferredProven track record in public company internal audit, SOX, or ICFR environmentsRisk advisory or internal audit consulting experience strongly preferredOpen to candidates outside Big 4 firms who have robust public company SOX / ICFR experienceNot suitable for professionals focused solely on private company internal audit workTechnical Skills
Solid understanding of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and SOX frameworksNo specific ERP system experience requiredSoft Skills
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilitiesProven ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-intensity environmentsComfortable balancing client-facing responsibilities with remote collaborationStrong adaptability and professional presence