Sox Compliance & Controls Specialist

Support the implementation and ongoing execution of the organization's Japan Sarbanes-Oxley (JSOX) compliance program. This role involves collaboration with Financial Controls, Internal Audit, IT, business process owners, and executive management to develop, enhance, and maintain process documentation, risk and control matrices, Information Provided by Entity (IPE) inventories, and other compliance-related deliverables. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in internal controls, audit, and compliance frameworks, along with excellent project management, analytical, and communication skills.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the enterprise to develop and maintain JSOX-compliant process narratives and risk and control matrices.
• Create and maintain a centralized inventory of Information Provided by Entity (IPE) and support process owners in documenting data sources, report parameters, system logic, and evidence of report completeness and accuracy.
• Partner with management to remediate control gaps and control-related issues, and work with IT to identify key systems and strengthen user access and change management controls.
• Coordinate and manage project activities by maintaining detailed project plans, tracking progress against key milestones and deadlines, monitoring and following up on open action items, and managing information requests and responses from stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain accurate and timely project status reporting, proactively identify and escalate risks or delays, and provide frequent updates to management on project progress, outstanding issues, and overall completion status.

• Comprehensive knowledge of JSOX, SOX, ICFR, MAR, and risk and control matrix frameworks.
• Strong understanding of financial cycles, business process controls, and IT general controls (ITGCs).
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to independently coordinate multiple priorities, manage timelines, and deliver high-quality results within established timelines.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Advanced technical writing and documentation skills, including the ability to develop, review, edit, and maintain accurate process and control documentation.

• Proficiency in JSOX, SOX, IPE, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, ICFR, MAR, ITGC.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CRMA are advantageous.

This is a fully remote position with a standard workweek from Monday to Friday. Core working hours are from 10 AM to 2 PM to ensure overlap for effective collaboration.

This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.