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Principal Analyst, SOX and Risk Advisory

McLean, VA, USFull-time$131k–$150k2026-09-11 → 2026-11-11
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead risk management and controls processes for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, including scoping, risk assessment, control design, testing, and deficiency analysis to strengthen financial reporting environments.

Role type

Senior IC risk advisory analyst (SOX)

Builds

Risk assessments, control testing reports, and remediation plans for financial reporting compliance.

Domain

Financial services / Regulatory compliance (SOX)

Required skills

SOX controls, risk assessment, control design, testing, deficiency analysis, stakeholder communication, root cause analysis, regulatory change management, process improvement, financial reporting knowledge, critical thinking

Preferred skills

Big Four audit experience, CPA/CIA/CISA certification, 4+ years in auditing, 3+ years in SOX controls

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Lead lines of business through risk management approaches including scoping, risk assessment, control design, testing, deficiency analysis, reporting and quarterly certifications; Liaise between business process performers, risk offices, internal auditors, external auditors and accountable executives; Collaborate on issues and events investigation, root cause analysis and suggested remediation actions; Support Process Level Risk Assessments across business partner teams; Provide risk advisory support for major projects and initiatives; Partner with 1st line business teams and 2nd line oversight teams; Support Regulatory Change Management process; Support technology and business transformation; Perform analysis, capture and report control performance metrics; Interpret and communicate program and control information to senior leadership; Develop knowledge around reporting compliance and evolving industry changes.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC