Overview
We are seeking an Interim Tax Controls & SOX Reporting Manager for a 9 to 12 month engagement, primarily focused on designing and operating tax controls in alignment with SOX requirements. This hands-on role will involve collaboration with various finance teams and external tax advisors, ensuring compliance and audit readiness while driving standardization and automation of tax processes. The contractor will act as the primary point of contact for tax SOX matters in a dynamic, multinational environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and operate SOX-aligned tax controls.
- Maintain process narratives and risk and control matrices.
- Support quarterly and annual income tax provision processes.
- Review and remediate control deficiencies.
- Collaborate closely with local finance teams and external tax advisors.
- Drive standardization and automation across tax controls.
- Provide training and guidance on SOX requirements to process owners.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant or tax professional with 3-4 years of corporate tax experience.
- Strong working knowledge of income tax provision under US GAAP and/or IFRS.
- Hands-on experience in a SOX or internal controls environment.
- Familiarity with IAS 12 and ASC 740.
- Experience supporting PCAOB inspections is preferred.
- Oracle TRCS experience is a bonus.
- Experience in software or technology businesses is advantageous.