SOX Compliance Manager - Canada (Remote)
Kitchener, OntarioSOX Compliance Business Manager
Remote, Canada | Full-Time, Permanent | Fully Remote
Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 per year (depending on experience)
About the Role
The SOX Compliance Business Manager leads the day-to-day execution of the SOX program, ensuring internal controls over financial reporting are designed, implemented, and maintained in accordance with SOX and COSO frameworks. Reporting to the Director of Internal Controls, this role partners with Finance, IT, and cross-functional teams to manage SOX compliance activities, oversee remediation, and provide reporting and guidance to senior leadership. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, innovation-driven organization in the technology and infrastructure sector.
Leadership & Operations
- Develop and manage the annual SOX compliance testing plan, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
- Lead SOX risk assessments to identify key financial reporting risks, significant accounts, processes, and in-scope entities
- Oversee documentation of end-to-end processes, including risk and control matrices (RCMs), narratives, and flowcharts aligned to COSO and company policies
- Perform and review design and operating effectiveness testing of key controls, including walkthroughs, sampling, and re-performance
- Identify and assess control deficiencies, determine severity, and partner with owners to execute remediation plans
- Track remediation progress and escalate high-risk or overdue items to senior leadership
- Prepare clear, concise reporting and dashboards for management on SOX testing progress, issues, and control effectiveness
- Act as a key liaison with external auditors for SOX scope, testing coordination, and audit requests
- Provide guidance and training to business stakeholders on SOX requirements, control design, and documentation standards
- Support broader internal controls, governance, and risk management initiatives
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- 5–8+ years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, external audit, or internal controls (ICFR focus)
- Strong knowledge of SOX 404 requirements, PCAOB standards, and COSO framework
- Professional certification strongly preferred (CPA, CA, CIA, or CISA)
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Salesforce) and GRC platforms (Workiva, Resolver)
- Solid understanding of financial reporting processes, internal controls, and risk assessment methodologies
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Team-oriented mindset with the confidence to challenge constructively and drive accountability
Compensation
The annual salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $120,000, based on experience and qualifications.
Vacancy Status
This posting is for an existing vacancy that is currently available to be filled.
Use of Artificial Intelligence
AI may be used in evaluating candidates for this position.
Equal Opportunity
emergiTEL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background, and our hiring process is based solely on skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role.