Interim US SOX Consultant (US Sarbanes-Oxley)
£800/£1000 per day outside IR35
6-Months+
US-Owned, large Industrials Group
Our client, a major US-owned international organisation with multi-billion revenues, is seeking an experienced Interim SOX Lead to support and strengthen its Sarbanes-Oxley controls environment during a critical period of transformation. This is a high-visibility role within a complex, global setting.
The Role
As Interim SOX Lead, you will take ownership of the SOX framework, working closely with senior finance, internal audit, and global process owners to ensure compliance, drive quality, and deliver improvements across the control environment. You will provide hands-on leadership, structure, and expertise during a period of increased regulatory scrutiny and organisational change.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the SOX programme across the business, ensuring full compliance with US Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
- Review, update, and strengthen internal controls, documentation, and testing approaches.
- Manage and coordinate walk-throughs, risk assessments, scoping, and control evaluations.
- Identify control gaps and implement remediation plans with clear timelines and accountability.
- Provide coaching and guidance to control owners across global functions.
- Prepare reporting for senior leadership and support continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
- Strong track record leading SOX compliance in large, complex, preferably US-listed or US-owned organisations.
- Deep understanding of internal controls, risk management, and best-practice frameworks.
- Hands-on, pragmatic approach with the ability to operate at pace.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing across multiple geographies and functions.
- Immediately available or available at short notice for an interim engagement.
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