SOX Business Process Controls Senior Manager (Non-Order-to-Cash)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid - 4 days onsite per week)

 

Our client is seeking a seasoned leader to drive and strengthen its SOX compliance and business process controls program, with a focus on key operational and financial cycles (Non-Order-to-Cash). This role will partner closely with process owners, finance leadership, internal audit, and technology teams to evaluate control effectiveness, enhance risk management practices, and support a scalable controls environment within a fast-paced, high-growth organization.

The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in SOX compliance and business process controls with the ability to influence stakeholders, lead transformation initiatives, and leverage technology to improve control monitoring and overall governance.

 

We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $110.00 to $120.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Lead internal audit services to optimize and deliver comprehensive solutions across industries.
• Evaluate compliance with regulations and assess governance and risk management processes.
• Utilize AI and risk technology to enhance internal audit capabilities and address a spectrum of risks.
• Build and transform internal audit functions through co-sourcing, outsourcing, and managed services.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities within audit processes.
• Direct teams through complex situations while maintaining composure and clarity.
• Craft and convey clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story to stakeholders.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on feedback.
• Develop and sustain diverse, inclusive, and high-performing teams to drive operational excellence.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations to enhance team effectiveness and growth.Lead the design, execution, and ongoing enhancement of SOX business process controls across critical financial and operational processes excluding Order-to-Cash.
• Partner with business, finance, and technology stakeholders to identify risks, evaluate controls, and implement sustainable remediation plans.
• Drive control transformation initiatives, including automation opportunities, continuous monitoring capabilities, and the use of AI-enabled risk management solutions.
• Assess the effectiveness of governance frameworks, risk management programs, and compliance processes.
• Provide strategic guidance on internal control design, process optimization, and operational risk reduction.
• Oversee end-to-end SOX compliance activities, including risk assessments, control testing coordination, deficiency evaluations, and remediation tracking.
• Prepare and present executive-level reporting on control health, audit findings, risk trends, and program effectiveness.
• Influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams to build a culture of accountability and control ownership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams while fostering collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Support internal and external audit engagements and serve as a trusted advisor on controls-related matters.

Experience Requirements:

• Proven leadership of internal audit or SOX-related programs in complex environments.
• Demonstrated use of AI or risk technology in audit and controls transformation.
• Experience directing teams, influencing stakeholders, and communicating executive-ready insights.
• Background in assessing governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• History of optimizing audit operating models, including co-sourced or managed services.8+ years of experience in SOX compliance, internal controls, internal audit, risk advisory, or a related function.
• Strong background leading business process controls programs across areas such as Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report, Payroll, Inventory, Supply Chain, Treasury, Financial Close, or other core business functions.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale SOX programs within complex, rapidly evolving environments.
• Expertise in risk assessments, control design, remediation management, and governance frameworks.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Operations, Technology, and Internal Audit teams.
• Proven ability to communicate complex risks and control concepts to executive audiences.
• Experience leveraging automation, data analytics, AI, or technology-driven solutions to improve control effectiveness and efficiency.
• Strong project leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related discipline required.

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About Eliassen Group:

 

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

 

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 

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