Risk and Controls Lead

Pittsburgh, PA, United States (Hybrid)500 Ross StreetPittsburghPAUS

Contract (4 months)

Published 3 hours ago

Control Testing

Audit

SOX

ICFR

Sarbanes Oxley

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a Risk and Controls Lead to support execution of key workstreams within the SOX and ICFR program. This role is responsible for leading assigned reviews end-to-end, including risk assessments, walkthroughs, controls testing, documentation refresh, issue tracking, and stakeholder coordination.

This is a 4-month contract opportunity with potential for longer-term consideration based on business need and performance. The role follows a hybrid schedule with a 4-day in-office requirement in Pittsburgh, PA.

Key Responsibilities:

• SOX / ICFR Workstream Ownership: Own end-to-end delivery of assigned SOX and ICFR reviews, including planning, walkthroughs, testing, issue tracking, and reporting against program milestones

• Risk Assessment & Control Identification: Perform and coordinate risk assessments to identify significant processes, key controls, and changes in systems, products, or business activities impacting financial reporting risk

• Controls Testing: Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key SOX manual controls through evidence review, exception analysis, and clear documentation of conclusions

• Documentation Management: Lead refreshes of narratives, risk and control matrices, flowcharts, and control inventories to ensure documentation remains current, complete, and audit ready

• Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with control owners, Finance, Technology, and business partners to schedule walkthroughs, obtain evidence, resolve questions, and complete testing on time

• Issue Management & Remediation: Identify control gaps or weaknesses, assess potential impact, support remediation planning, and validate corrective actions

• Audit Partnership: Serve as a key liaison for internal and external auditors, providing high-quality support and clear communication throughout the audit lifecycle

• Management Reporting: Prepare concise updates on progress, risks, issues, and remediation status, escalating matters where appropriate

• Team Support & Coaching: Provide day-to-day guidance to junior team members on testing methodology, documentation standards, and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in SOX testing, internal audit, external audit, finance controls, controllership, or risk and controls roles

• Strong understanding of SOX, ICFR, internal controls, and financial reporting processes in a regulated environment

• Proven experience conducting controls testing, leading walkthroughs, documenting processes, evaluating exceptions, and producing high-quality working papers

• Strong auditing background with the ability to independently execute testing once shown the process

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines with strong analytical, organizational, and execution skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholder groups and levels of seniority

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in banking or financial services

• Knowledge of automated controls, system reports, interfaces, spreadsheets/end-user computing, and related IT control dependencies

• Familiarity with enterprise controls frameworks such as COSO

• Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent preferred

• Exposure to process improvement, automation opportunities, or control rationalization initiatives

Why Join Us:

This is an opportunity to join a team focused on strengthening execution quality across critical SOX and ICFR reviews. You will work closely with experienced leaders and stakeholders across Finance, Technology, and audit functions while gaining exposure to key financial reporting controls in a regulated environment. The team is looking for someone who can quickly contribute, execute testing with discipline, and help elevate overall quality.

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Pay Rate Range

Min Pay Rate$48

Max Pay Rate$60

CurrencyUSD

Unithourly

USD4860HOUR

Additional Notes

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to Bank of New York (BNY). Please note that this is not a full-time employment opportunity. Candidates selected for this role will be engaged as contractors for the specified duration of the project. For any inquiries regarding the terms of the contract or engagement, please contact Tundra Technical Solutions directly.

Benefits Information

Optional benefits offering include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits via Tundra Technical Solutions.