Our client is searching for a SOX Manager for a 4 month contract. You will be primarily responsible for the following:

• Design, implement, and maintain the company's internal control framework (e.g., COSO-based internal control over financial reporting) across corporate and site-level operations.

• Lead the annual risk assessment process to identify key financial reporting and operational risks, and prioritize control activities accordingly.

• Develop and execute a risk-based controls testing plan, including walkthroughs and testing of key controls, and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.

• Identify control deficiencies, lead root cause analysis, and partner with process owners across finance and operations to develop and track timely remediation plans.

• Document process narratives, flowcharts, and risk-control matrices for key financial and operational processes at both the corporate and mine-site level.

• Partner with site and corporate finance teams to strengthen controls over revenue, cost accounting, procurement, payroll, inventory, and fixed assets.

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the company's external auditors on internal controls matters, managing timelines, deliverables, and evidence requests related to control testing.

• Monitor changes in accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry leading practices, and update the internal control framework accordingly.

• Develop and deliver internal controls training and awareness programs for finance and operations staff across all sites.

• Support the CFO and Corporate Controller in preparing internal controls reporting for senior leadership, including summaries of testing results, deficiencies identified, and remediation status.

• Maintain the company's internal controls documentation repository, ensuring version control, completeness, and audit-readiness.

• Other duties and reporting projects as required.

The ideal candidate is a designated accountant (CPA or equivalent), CIA or CISA with 6-8 years of progressive experience in internal controls, internal audit, or external audit; experience in mining, natural resources, or another capital-intensive industry is an asset.. You also have the following key skills and experience for the contract role:

• Strong knowledge of SOX, ICFR, internal control frameworks (i.e.,, COSO) and risk assessment methodologies.

• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and testing internal controls over financial reporting in a multi-site environment.

• Ability to effectively summarize complex information and translate control issues into practical, business-focused recommendations.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence others and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including site operations personnel.

• High degree of professional skepticism, integrity, and independence of judgment.

• Ability to maintain a strong attention to detail while balancing multiple competing projects and deadlines across a distributed, multi-site organization.

• Exceptional written communication skills; able to produce clear, error-free documentation suitable for senior leadership and external audit review.

• Familiar with financial systems software (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred) and data analytics tools.

If you are a qualified and experienced senior-level payroll professional please submit your resume to Robert Half Management Resources and include a subject line stating "SOX Manager". Please quote Job number 05060-0013491870 in all correspondence.

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