IT SOX Senior Consultant

Job Description

The Risk Advisory practice at Withum is experiencing significant growth driven by market demand for Risk advisory and assurance services. Our team is seeking an experienced IT SOX Senior Consultant with experience performing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance consulting, internal controls assessment, COSO consulting, and IT control risk assessments as part of integrated audit or SOX consulting engagements.

The IT SOX Senior Consultant can be based out of any of the following U.S. office locations:
New York, NY;
Princeton, NJ;
Whippany, NJ;
East Brunswick, NJ;
Red Bank, NJ;
Buffalo, NY
. This is a hybrid position with an expectation of 3 days in office per week.

• Assisting audit teams with planning and testing of General IT Controls and Application controls as part of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
• Performing process walkthroughs of key ITGC cycles as well as Application Controls
• Assisting integrated audit teams with control documentation and control risk assessment
• For SOX Consulting projects, identifying and documenting internal controls and assisting clients with all internal audit activities to prepare for SOX audit
• Drawing informed objective opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of SOX and internal controls
• Reviewing work papers, summarizing evidentiary data obtained, and documenting conclusions reached
• Identifying and evaluating complex business and technology risks, internal controls that mitigate those risks, and related opportunities for internal control improvement
• Facilitating the use of technology-based tools and methodologies to assess design and operating effectiveness of controls and implement services
• Adapting to the ever-changing compliance landscape and staying abreast of the latest business risks, threats, and mitigation techniques

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Possession of, or desire to obtain, CPA, CFA, CISA, or other equivalent certifications
• At least 3 years of experience working for a public accounting firm or a SOX consulting firm
• Effective client service and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Knowledge of various ITGC processes and application controls areas
• Experience supporting PCAOB inspections (a plus)
• Desire and ability to work in a team environment

The compensation range for this position is $90,000-$115,000 and varies by location. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and a bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, and the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at

Withum Smith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.