Senior Audit Manager

Job Title: Senior Audit Manager
Location: The Woodlands, TX
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $145,000.00 - $185,000.00
Contractor Work Model: Onsite – onsite

Sr. Manager, SOX Compliance

Position Summary

Growing Construction client is seeking a hands-on Sr. Manager, SOX Compliance to lead the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program for a rapidly growing, publicly traded organization operating in a decentralized environment. Reporting to the Director of Assurance, this individual will play a critical leadership role in overseeing Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) across a complex, project-based business.

This position will partner closely with Finance, Operations, and IT leaders to strengthen and scale the company’s SOX framework while supporting continued growth and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is both strategic and execution-oriented, with the ability to influence stakeholders, drive process improvements, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Lead and manage the company’s SOX compliance and ICFR program across multiple business units and operating segments
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team responsible for walkthroughs, control documentation, testing, and remediation activities
• Partner with business and functional leaders to evaluate control effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement
• Provide guidance and education to control owners on SOX requirements, risk mitigation, and best practices
• Assess complex business processes and recommend scalable, practical control enhancements aligned with organizational growth
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships within Finance, Operations, and IT to support compliance initiatives
• Monitor remediation efforts and ensure timely resolution of identified control deficiencies
• Support external audit coordination related to SOX compliance activities
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution and maturity of the company’s internal control environment

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to assess business processes, identify risks, and communicate recommendations to leadership
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance compliance requirements and operational realities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a fast-growing, evolving organization
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity within a decentralized business structure

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA and/or CIA certification strongly preferred
• 8+ years of progressive experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, and/or public accounting
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity
• Public accounting experience preferred

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience working with audit, compliance, or ERP systems preferred

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