IT SOX Analyst
About the role
We are seeking an experienced IT SOX Analyst to support compliance readiness for a large-scale PeopleSoft to Oracle Cloud Fusion transformation. This individual will serve as a strategic partner to IT, Finance, HRIT, and Audit stakeholders, ensuring appropriate SOX controls are designed, implemented, and documented throughout the project lifecycle. This is a visible role requiring a self-directed professional who can identify risks, assess control impacts, and proactively guide compliance efforts within a complex enterprise transformation.
Responsibilities
- Partner with IT and business teams to embed SOX controls into Oracle Cloud Fusion implementation and integration activities.
- Assess SOX impacts related to system changes, data migrations, interface integrations, and cloud adoption.
- Design and evaluate IT General Controls (ITGCs), including access management, change management, privileged access, and segregation of duties (SoD).
- Review role design, provisioning workflows, and least-privilege access requirements.
- Identify potential control gaps and compliance risks throughout the implementation lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain project-specific SOX compliance strategies, risk assessments, and control frameworks.
- Partner with business and technical stakeholders to ensure requirements are documented and aligned to audit expectations.
- Support control walkthroughs, testing activities, evidence collection, and auditor requests.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and provide clear status reporting to leadership and project stakeholders.
- Participate in governance meetings, steering committees, and project discussions to ensure compliance considerations are addressed.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in IT SOX, IT Audit, Internal Audit, or SOX Compliance roles.
- Strong knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs), including access management, change management, privileged access, and segregation of duties.
- Experience supporting ERP implementations, system migrations, or major technology transformation projects.
- Demonstrated ability to perform risk assessments, control design, gap analysis, and audit readiness activities.
- Experience supporting external auditors and managing audit walkthroughs and testing activities.
- Ability to work effectively across IT, Finance, HRIT, Internal Audit, and external audit teams.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and navigate complex organizations.
- Experience building project documentation, control assessments, and compliance tracking artifacts.
Qualifications
- BS/BA degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar certifications preferred.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with Oracle Cloud products and technologies.
Benefits
Everforth Apex offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans, an ESPP (employee stock purchase program), a 401K program, a Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan, a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program, and other discounts. We also host an on-demand training program, provide access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars, and offer certification discounts and other perks to associations such as CompTIA and IIBA. We have a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. For more information, see our 'Welcome Packet' within our benefits, programs, support teams, and resources.
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
This is a full-time position with some remote work options.
Contact
To apply for this job, please visit our website or contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. For ADA accommodations, please contact us at the same email address or phone number.