Senior SOX Analyst

BEPC has an open position as a Senior SOX Analyst
Location: Plano, TX
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Pay Rate: $65.00 - $70.00 Per hour based on experience
Term: 6-month contract with possible extensions or permanency based on performance
Shift: M – F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Requirements: BA Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field. / 5+ years of experience in SOX compliance, audit, or internal controls.

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Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior SOX Analyst to support SOX compliance initiatives and internal controls over financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in audit, SOX compliance, internal controls, and process documentation. This role will work closely with process owners, internal audit teams, and management to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and support ongoing remediation and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities
SOX Compliance & Internal Controls
Execute annual SOX audit activities and compliance assessments.
Evaluate control effectiveness and identify areas of risk.
Assist process owners in documenting processes, controls, flowcharts, and data flows.
Support risk identification and design of appropriate controls.
Coordinate SOX walkthroughs and testing with internal and external auditors.
Maintain and oversee compliance documentation repositories.
Support quarterly sub-certification activities.
Deficiency Identification & Remediation
Investigate testing exceptions and identify deficiencies.
Conduct root cause analysis and recommend remediation strategies.
Partner with business units to develop and monitor remediation plans.
Prepare reporting and analysis for leadership and stakeholders.
Support continuous improvement of internal control design and execution.
Communication & Collaboration
Work closely with process owners and cross-functional teams.
Provide support to audit teams and senior management.
Ensure timely communication of compliance deliverables and project updates.
Assist with special projects related to financial reporting and compliance.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
5+ years of experience in SOX compliance, audit, or internal controls.
Strong understanding of:
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
COSO framework
Audit methodologies
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Experience with internal business process controls (non-IT audit).
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Experience creating:
Process narratives
Flowcharts
Control documentation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
Experience with Lucidchart or similar process flow tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Big 4 consulting or audit experience.
CPA, CIA, or CFE certification.
Experience within financial services, banking, or automotive industries.
Familiarity with Archer GRC software.
Master’s Degree in Accounting or MBA.
Important Notes
This is NOT an IT Audit role.
Candidate must have hands-on experience with business internal controls.
Strong documentation and process-mapping experience is required.
Local candidates preferred.
Candidate Screening Questions (Mandatory)
Please provide responses to the following during candidate submission:
What business processes has the candidate worked on?
What types of business process controls have they reviewed or audited?
Can the candidate provide examples of controls reviewed or audited?
What support or documentation was used to validate control execution?
Is the candidate comfortable in a hands-on individual contributor role?
Does the candidate have experience developing narratives, flowcharts, and controls documentation? xsgimln Please explain.
Top Skills Required
SOX Compliance
Internal Controls
Audit Experience
Process Documentation & Flowcharts
Microsoft Office Suite
Lucidchart
Risk Assessment & Remediation
Communication & Stakeholder Management