Finance

SOX External Audit Consultant

Synapse Business SystemsWashington, DC🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 23, 2026

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Work modeHybrid

LocationWashington, DC, United States

Posted23 hours ago

AuditingInternal ControlsProject Management

REQUIREMENTS:

Experience with financial applications
Experience with evaluating cloud internal controls reports, SOC-1 and SOC-2
Simultaneously works on several complex assignments requiring analysis of control applicability and evaluation of control gaps for financial systems.
Experience with leading financial IT audits and successfully developing audit and security related system documentation to reduce risk and meet control requirements desired.
Experience in developing a Risk Control Matrix, Test of Design and Test of Effectiveness (TOD/TOE)
Must have at least five years of progressively responsible experience in the information technology arena as an IT auditor, IT security analyst, IT manager, business analyst, system administrator or a combination of these.
Possess clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communication and project management skills needed for functioning in an unstructured matrix management environment.
Work independently and meet deadlines for assigned tasks
Experience with assessing financial systems leveraging SOX, FISCAM, or COBIT Compliance strongly desired.
CISSP or CISA certification strongly desired.
Experience with Workday or Coupa a plus, but not required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in the process to evaluate, develop, maintain, and update the technology compliance program. Advises the technology support officer and technology managers on compliance, information security, and internal controls.
Prepares the technology departments for the yearly financial statement audit and SOX internal control reviews.
Assist in developing required documents in support of internal SOX or FISMA reviews.
Develop solutions with team members to minimize vulnerabilities.
Advises the technology officer of SOX and compliance issues and recommends solutions
Provides a weekly status report to the COR documenting concerns, issues, risks, and progress.
Recommends and helps implement GRC Tools to increase automation in the areas of compliance, auditing, and vulnerability detection for the branch.
Designs, tests and reviews controls for compliance and ensures proper documentation is recorded.
Creates audit and monitoring reports used by the team, as directed.