SOX Project Management Consultant

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Job description

About the Position

RGP is a global consulting firm helping some of the most recognized companies in the world work differently. Our success comes from a shared belief in rolling up our sleeves and doing the hard work of solving complex challenges, executing plans and implementing technology to help transform organizations.

Working as a consultant you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by RGP and built on tangible accomplishments.

As we continue to grow and deepen our impact on organizations around the world, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there a few things you should know:

* We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them.
* We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded.
* We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our clients and our colleagues.

If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more.

THE RGP CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

RGP has a unique consulting model that provides opportunities for consultants to work in different ways. Most consultants work in a model where they have the flexibility and autonomy to choose projects aligning to their experience, skills and desired lifestyle. Other opportunities exist in team-based, strategy and solutions work. In all models, you will feel the full support of RGP to assist you in your work and guide you on your chosen path.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

As a SOX Project Management Consultant, you will join our Sarbanes-Oxley project teams in achieving compliance measures utilizing the COSO framework. You will design and implement compliance testing, controls assessment and documentation across all SOX domains and for other control compliance requirements as needed.

ATTRIBUTES OF CONSULTANTS WITH RGP

* Respect for people and opinions and confidently offer your point-of-view with clients and among colleagues
* A drive for proactively cultivating relationships with clients and colleagues
* Optimism when faced with challenges and complex situations, coupled with the drive to solve client issues
* Dedication to continuous improvement and development of your skillset and talents
* A strong personal identification with RGP's values - loyalty, integrity, focus, enthusiasm, accountability and talent

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

* Lead SOX scoping analysis to identify and confirm in-scope accounts, business processes and systems and applications
* Collaborate with the client's senior accounting leadership, internal, and external audit teams to lead, plan, and execute SOX compliance
* Perform process walk-throughs to identify, validate and document significant classes of transactions, financial reporting risks, and key/non-key controls
* Identify any gaps in internal controls, establish process to communicate gaps to relevant parties, and track remediation to closure
* Develop and execute SOX control testing procedures and report testing status to management and external auditors
* Perform risk assessments, monitor control deficiencies, and support management in the development of remediation plans to address deficiencies in a timely manner
* Recommend and implement best practices in SOX compliance for continuous improvement of the SOX program

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

* Bachelor's Degree required; MBA preferred
* Professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CFE, etc.) highly preferred
* Big Four accounting firm experience a plus
* Prior experience working under COSO 2013 a plus
* Functional experience as a SOX Project Manager, leading teams of 2 to 5 individuals
* Previous internal controls documentation and testing experience
* Cross-functional project management experience
* Ability to take ownership of projects and lead teams effectively
* Strong analytical skills, including quantitative analysis

Equal Opportunity Employer

RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.