SOX Engagement Director

Title: US Lead/SOX Engagement Director

Location: New York (Hybrid)

Duration: 12-18 months contract

About the Company:

Since its founding in 1996, CTC has grown into a trusted global partner in AI & ML, Enterprise Applications, Digital Services, Managed Services, and Business Services. With headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, CTC has a team of over 2,000 experts worldwide. We empower more than 100 organizations to tackle complex challenges and transform them into sustainable competitive strengths--driving innovation, efficiency, and growth every step of the way. Our strengths have always been Commitment to Customer, Commitment to Colleagues, and Commitment to Community (CTC).

Job Summary:

We are seeking an executive-level SOX Engagement Director to lead our onshore delivery team for a high-profile client engagement. In this critical role, you will serve as the primary strategic advisor and vendor lead, responsible for governing SOX transformation initiatives and ensuring IPO readiness. You will act as the bridge between client executive leadership (CAO, Controller, Internal Audit) and external auditors (Big 4), driving the execution of the SOX roadmap while ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.

This is a leadership position requiring a blend of deep technical accounting/audit knowledge, executive presence, and the operational rigor to manage complex, multi-workstream programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

• Own overall engagement delivery, serving as the primary point of contact for client executive stakeholders, including the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), Controller, Internal Audit (IA) leadership, and IPO management team.
• Facilitate senior-level walkthroughs, risk/scoping discussions, and steering committee meetings.
• Manage executive expectations regarding timelines, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Escalate critical issues and decisions requiring management intervention, providing recommended solutions.

SOX Strategy & Governance:

• Lead the development and execution of the SOX readiness strategy and roadmap.
• Coordinate with Client Internal Audit to oversee control identification, design assessment, Test of Design (TOD), Test of Operating Effectiveness (TOE), and remediation efforts.
• Review significant control deficiencies (SADs) and validate remediation plans to ensure they meet PCAOB and SOX 404(a)/(b) standards.
• Ensure consistency and integration across all workstreams, including Data, Engineering, ITGC (IT General Controls), Security, and IPE (Information Produced by Entity).

External Auditor Coordination:

• Coordinate all interactions with external auditors (Big 4), ensuring alignment on scoping, materiality, and testing strategies.
• Support the client in managing external auditor expectations and resolving audit queries efficiently.
• Ensure the client’s control environment is aligned with external auditor expectations and regulatory requirements.

Delivery & Operational Excellence:

• Oversee resource deployment, quality assurance, scheduling, risk management, and dependencies across the engagement.
• Drive the quality of deliverables, ensuring they are technically accurate and audit ready.
• Monitor engagement financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and billing.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Experience:

• 12+ years of experience in SOX/ICFR (Internal Control over Financial Reporting), IT Audit, Technology Risk, or Public Company Readiness.
• IPO Readiness experience is strongly preferred.
• Big 4 or equivalent consulting/audit background is required.
• Proven track record of working directly with external auditors to drive audit efficiency and alignment.
• Experience managing large, cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of PCAOB expectations and SOX 404(a)/(b) requirements.
• Deep knowledge of ITGC, automated controls, and IPE.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools and engineering controls is a plus.

Certifications:

• CPA, CISA, CIA, or equivalent certification is preferred.