WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Benefits:
The SOX Finance Lead will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust internal control framework to support SOX compliance. This role will partner closely with Finance, Operations, Internal Audit, and external auditors to establish scalable, efficient, and sustainable controls, while simplifying financial processes and enhancing audit readiness.
Responsibilities include:
SOX & Internal Controls Leadership:
• Lead the design and implementation of financial controls in alignment with SOX / ICFR requirements
• Collaborate with external auditors and internal audit teams to define control expectations, documentation standards, and testing requirements
• Develop and maintain process narratives, risk/control matrices (RCMs), and supporting documentation
• Drive standardization and consistency of controls across business units
Process Optimization & Simplification
• Identify opportunities to streamline and simplify financial processes while maintaining control effectiveness
• Reduce complexity and manual effort in control execution and testing
• Partner with finance and operations teams to embed controls into workflows
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability
Control Testing & Compliance
• Perform periodic control testing, including sample selection, execution, and documentation of results
• Support remediation of control deficiencies and track resolution progress
• Ensure readiness for internal and external audit reviews
Audit & Stakeholder Coordination
• Act as a key liaison with external auditors during SOX walkthroughs, testing, and audits
• Support audit requests by preparing documentation and responding to queries
• Coordinate with Internal Audit on control design and effectiveness reviews
• Provide regular updates on SOX status, risks, and remediation actions to leadership
Additional Responsibilities
• Support broader financial reporting and compliance activities as required
• Contribute to building a strong control-aware culture across the organization
Education
• CPA (or equivalent) preferred
Experience
• 5–8+ years of progressive experience in finance, controllership, or audit
• Strong experience with SOX / ICFR frameworks and internal controls design
• Experience working directly with external auditors in a public-company or SOX-regulated environment
• Background in both accounting and controls is highly valued (aligned with internal feedback that strong accounting depth is critical)
• Strong understanding of financial processes (R2R, P2P, O2C) and associated risks
• Ability to balance control rigor with operational efficiency• Analytical mindset with attention to detail in testing and documentation
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Continuous improvement and problem-solving orientation
SOX Finance Lead • Cambridge, ON, CA
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