Internal Controls Lead (SOX Compliance)

Job Title: Internal Controls Lead (SOX Compliance)
Location: The Woodlands, TX ( 4 Days onsite)
Duration: Contract-to-Hire
Employment Type: Contract with Conversion Potential

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Internal Controls Lead to establish, manage, and continuously enhance the organization''s internal control environment. This role will serve as the primary coordinator for internal control design, documentation, testing, remediation, and audit support activities across Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations.

The Internal Controls Lead will partner closely with external auditors and business stakeholders to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements while strengthening the company''s governance, risk management, and compliance framework. This is a highly visible cross-functional leadership role with significant influence across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Internal Controls, SOX Compliance, Internal Audit, Public Accounting, Risk Management, or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR), and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience working directly with external auditors.
• Understanding of financial processes, IT controls, and business process controls.
• Excellent documentation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and influence stakeholders across multiple departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience supporting publicly traded companies.
• Experience with IT General Controls (ITGCs) and application controls.
• Familiarity with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems.
• Experience building, implementing, or maturing internal control programs.

Desired Skills

• SOX Compliance
• ICFR
• Internal Controls
• Internal Audit
• Risk Assessment
• ITGC
• RCM Development
• Audit Coordination
• Process Documentation
• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• SAP / Oracle / Microsoft Dynamics