Senior Consultant - Internal Controls & Financial Reporting

Senior Consultant - Internal Controls & Financial Reporting - 3 month contract

Title:

Senior Consultant - Internal Controls & Financial Reporting
Status: 3-4 month Contract, Full time
Salary:

Up to $70/hr, maybe negotiable

Location:

Halifax, Nova Scotia - Must be onsite 4 days per week

** This is a 3 month contract to begin immediately*
* TO APPLY:

Please send your resume to

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Consultant with strong experience in SOX/ICFR programs to support a key client engagement. The Senior Consultant will perform advanced process documentation, testing of design and operating effectiveness, and support remediation and reporting activities. This role requires the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with stakeholders across Finance, IT, and Internal Audit.

This role is well suited for professionals with prior experience in public companies, professional services firm, external audit, consulting, or Big 4 environments. Candidates who hold a CPA or are pursuing the designation are preferred.

Responsibilities:
- Document detailed narratives, flowcharts, risk/control matrices, and business process controls
- Execute tests of design and operating effectiveness for key SOX controls
- Conduct walkthroughs and obtain supporting evidence from process owners
- Identify control deficiencies and support root‑cause analysis
- Assist in developing and monitoring remediation plans
- Support Managers and Senior Managers with reporting and program oversight
- Collaborate with Finance, IT, Internal Audit, and external auditors
- Provide guidance to Consultants and junior team members, as needed

What you bring to the role:
- 4–7 years of experience in SOX/ICFR, Internal Audit, or Risk Advisory
- Strong understanding of the COSO framework and SOX 404 requirements
- Experience in a professional services environment or Big 4 firm considered an asset
- Demonstrated experience interacting with auditors and senior stakeholders
- CPA, CIA, or equivalent designation preferred or active enrollment
- Excellent communication skills and strong analytical capabilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Math, Computer Science, or related field

We thank all candidates for showing interest in this role; however, only retained candidates will be contacted.
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