Senior SOX Analyst

SOX Compliance Analyst (Remote – must reside in Washington or Kansas)

Compensation: $90,000–$105,000 + 20% annual bonus target

Travel: Approx. 25%

Schedule: ~45 hours/week on average

Reports to: Senior Manager, Financial Compliance

A large, global industrial manufacturer is seeking a SOX Compliance Analyst to support and enhance internal controls across a broad network of U.S. operations. This role sits within a division-level financial compliance team and plays a key part in implementing and sustaining an effective SOX framework across roughly 40 production sites.

This is a remote position
, but candidates must reside in either the Seattle, WA or Wichita, KS metro areas
. Occasional use of local office space is available if preferred.

This role blends audit, process improvement, relationship‑building, and hands‑on execution.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deploy the division’s SOX program and ensure alignment with corporate requirements.
• Lead walkthroughs, evaluate internal controls, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements.
• Review and monitor testing completed by site teams; diagnose and address control weaknesses.
• Train local finance leaders, control owners, and SOX coordinators across multiple sites.
• Support onboarding of new controllers and general managers from a compliance perspective.
• Serve as a resource to plant teams—approachable, supportive, and solution oriented.
• Conduct deep‑dive audit reviews and contribute to standardizing best practices.
• Partner with division finance leadership on projects that improve processes and strengthen controls.
• Track milestones, maintain reporting dashboards, and communicate progress to management.
• Follow up on audit findings to ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.

• Approximately 25% travel (domestic), with occasional international travel depending on project needs.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 3–5+ years of relevant experience, ideally in internal controls, SOX, or audit.
• Strong audit foundation
  - Big 4/public accounting experience strongly preferred
  .
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working within ERP systems.
• Ability to review process flows, identify deficiencies, and propose practical solutions.
• Outstanding organization, follow‑through, and communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. Person
  .

• CPA, Six Sigma, or project management certifications.
• Experience in large, multi‑site, or global manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to data analytics tools; familiarity with Archer is helpful but not required.
• Base Salary: $90,000–$105,000 (depending on experience)
• Bonus: 20% target based on divisional performance
• Retirement: 5% company contribution
• Paid Time Off: 3 weeks PTO + 10 company holidays + 2 floating holidays
• Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• STD/LTD and other employer‑provided coverages