Audit Manager

Job Title: Audit Manager
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $145,000.00 - $165,000.00
Contractor Work Model: Onsite – onsite
Hours: 40.0
Security Clearance: Not specified

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program and internal controls framework, ensuring effectiveness across a multi-entity environment
• Partner closely with Finance, Operations, and IT teams to enhance risk management, control design, and support external audits
• Manage end-to-end SOX 404 activities including risk assessment, scoping, documentation, testing, and reporting
• Evaluate and improve internal control design and operational effectiveness across financial and operational processes
• Ensure compliance with COSO framework and SEC/PCAOB requirements
• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate efficient and effective audits
• Perform enterprise risk assessments focusing on high-risk areas such as revenue recognition on long-term contracts, cost estimation, project forecasting, and procurement
• Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans
• Lead walkthroughs, control testing, and deficiency evaluations
• Identify control gaps and implement remediation efforts with process owners
• Drive process improvements through automation and standardization initiatives
• Support governance initiatives including audit committee reporting, whistleblower processes, and compliance programs
• Contribute to strengthening IT general controls, data governance, and cybersecurity oversight
• Serve as a primary liaison between internal teams, executive leadership, and the Audit Committee
• Present audit findings, risk insights, and remediation progress to senior leadership
• Provide training and guidance to control owners on SOX compliance and best practices
• Manage and mentor internal audit staff and co-sourced resources
• Oversee multiple concurrent audits ensuring timely delivery of results

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CIA preferred)
• 7–10 years of experience in public accounting or internal audit with a focus on SOX
• Deep knowledge of SOX 404, COSO framework, and internal control design
• Experience within construction, engineering, or project-based industries strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition (percentage-of-completion / cost-to-cost)
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP)
• Knowledge of Financial reporting under U.S. GAAP
• Proven experience working with external auditors and audit committees
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and executive presentation capabilities

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Salary : $145,000 - $165,000