SOX IT Manager

Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm, helping clients to Be in a Position of StrengthSM in today’s modern business landscape.

Withum empowers clients with innovative tools and solutions to address their accounting, tax, and overall business management needs.

Withum is a place where talent thrives. We recruit only the best and brightest people, with a genuine passion for the business.

The System and Process Assurance group at Withum is experiencing significant growth driven by market demand for assurance services.

Our team is seeking an SOX IT Manager with experience performing Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance consulting, Internal Controls assessment, COSO consulting, control risk assessments as part of integrated audit, and other internal audit projects.

The SOX IT Manager can be based out of any of the following U.S. office locations (New York, NY; Princeton, NJ; Whippany, NJ;

East Brunswick NJ; Red Bank, NJ; Saddle Brook, NJ). This will be a hybrid in office (3 days in office expectation) position.

Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence.

The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength.

But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.

How You'll Spend Your Time :

• Assisting audit teams with planning and testing of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
• Performing process walkthroughs of IT general controls and application controls
• Assisting integrated audit team with control documentation and controls risk assessment
• For SOX Consulting projects, identifying and documenting internal controls and assisting clients with all internal audit activities for them to get ready for SOX audit
• Drawing informed objective opinions as to the adequacy and effectiveness of SOX and internal controls
• Preparing work papers summarizing evidentiary data obtained and conclusions reached
• Identify and evaluate complex business and technology risks, internal controls which mitigate risks, and related opportunities for internal control improvement
• Facilitate use of technology based tools and methodologies to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls and implement services
• Adapt to the ever changing compliance landscape and keep abreast with the latest business risks, threats, mitigation Techniques, etc.

Successful candidates for this position should possess the following attributes :

• BA / BS in Information Technology, MIS, Accounting or related field
• Possession of a CISA certification required
• At least 7-8 years of experience working for a public accounting firm
• Effective client service and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Extensive experience managing SOX 404-B ITGC engagements and testing of application controls
• Desire and ability to work in a team environment

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.