Our client is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented SOX Consultant to support internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance functions for a term of 12 months with the possibility of extension or conversion. This role is hybrid in office 2 days a week in the Toronto area.

You will be a key contributor to the evaluation and enhancement of the control environment, maintaining rigorous internal controls and providing the analytical support needed to drive compliance and risk mitigation. This is an ideal role for a CPA or CIA who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys diving deep into SOX 404 testing, process walkthroughs, and remediation strategies. Key Responsibilities: Execute the end-to-end SOX 404 and ICFR compliance cycle, including scoping, process mapping, risk assessment, and control design evaluation. Support business process owners by providing oversight and guidance on control documentation, narrative updates, and flowchart adjustments to reflect operational changes in line with SOX standards. Prepare clear, concise, and audit-ready working papers and testing templates for operational effectiveness testing of key financial controls. Analyze control deficiencies, collaborating closely with management to investigate root causes, assess financial exposure, and develop practical SOX remediation plans. Evaluate IT general controls (ITGCs) and automated application controls within major systems to safeguard data integrity and ensure continuous compliance. Perform walkthroughs and substantive testing of key controls across core financial cycles (e.g., Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Financial Close) to ensure accurate reporting. Drive internal audit process improvements, utilizing data analytics tools to automate manual testing workflows and enhance overall risk coverage. Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate the annual SOX control audit, serving as a primary point of contact for control-related inquiries and evidence requests. Qualifications & Experience: CPA or CIA designation is preferred; candidates with strong foundational experience in risk advisory or internal audit will be considered. 5+ years of progressive internal audit, external audit, or internal controls experience. Direct, hands-on experience executing full-cycle SOX 404 compliance frameworks is a must. Hands-on experience with major ERP environments (such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite) is required, alongside experience using specialized audit documentation software. Strong understanding of the COSO framework, financial risks, and Canadian/US regulatory accounting environments is highly preferred. Advanced Excel skills are essential (Power Query, Pivot Tables, data analytics tools), along with proficiency in flowcharting applications (e.g., Visio or Lucidchart). If you’re qualified and interested in this opportunity, send your resume in Word format to Michelle Campanaro, CPA at michelle.campanaro@randstad.ca.