Overview

Assurance, Audit Senior Manager - SEC/SOX Focus

At MGO believe that human care comes first. Only when our talent thrives can they deliver their very best to our clients. We are honored to serve agents of change in culture-shaping industries - including cannabis, sports and entertainment, technology and state and local government. We stay at the forefront by empowering the next generation of talent: rising leaders full of big ideas, passionate energy, and purpose to effect real change. Our inclusive culture, competitive benefits, and flexible work arrangements are designed to motivate and inspire our team members to build something special.

MGO is a top 50 CPA and advisory firm of 600+ professionals working remotely and in offices throughout the U.S. and India. Through frictionless digital tools, we address the local needs, and fuel the global ambitions, of clients in 97 countries. MGO is proud to be a "Best Place to Work" and is ranked as a leader by Accounting Today and Inside Public Accounting.

Job Details:
MGO is growing and we need an experienced, motivated, and dedicated Assurance, Audit Sr. Manager with a strong background in integrated audits and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). The Assurance, Audit Sr. Manager is a key role responsible for managing and overseeing integrated audits including documenting and testing the client's internal controls over financial reporting for operating effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:
• Performing and reviewing audits under Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Standards

Essential Functions:

Coordinate and execute SOX audit actvities:
• Conduct risk assessments to identify key control areas and prioritize audit efforts.
• Establish and communicate the objectives, scope, and methodology with the engagement team and communicate to the client.
• Perform engagement level review of work performed to ensure overall quality and consistency with engagement objectives and requirements.
• Review controls testing and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify control deficiencies, assess their impact, and recommend remediation measures.
• Monitor the progress of control remediation plans and verify their implementation.
• Stay up to date with relevant regulations, industry best practices, and emerging trends in SOX audit.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams:
• Work closely with client's finance, accounting, IT, and other departments to understand their processes, systems, and control environments.
• Foster strong working relationships and effectively communicate control rewquirments and expectations.

Reporting and Documentation:
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports detailing findings, recommendations, and management action plans.
• Communicate audit results to senior management, including significant control deficiencies and potential risks.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation of audit procedures, workpapers, and supporting evidence.

Continuous Improvement:
• Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the SOX compliance program.
• Proactively suggest process improvements and innovative solutions to strengthen internal controls.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. A professional certification such as CPA or CIA is highly desirable.
• Advanced working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Public Company Oversight Board (PCAOB), and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations (SOX)
• Extensive experience (typically 6+ years) in auditing, accounting, or internal controls, with specific focus on SOX-404.
• Strong understanding of internal control concepts, risk assessment, and audit methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Proficient in conducting control assessments, documenting workpapers, and dratiing audit reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including presenting complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Experience with relevant audit and compliance software tools is preferred.
• Strong and effective communication skills including the proven ability to make presentations and respond to inquiries from Partners, clients, and public groups.

What's in it for you:

Work at the forefront: Our clients are culture shapers and mavericks breaking new ground in competitive and highly regulated industries. They expect us to deliver truly innovative solutions, built on sound accounting fundamentals, and a vision for the future. That is why we celebrate creative problem solving and seek team members with passion for what's next.
Culture rooted in human care: Our style of relationship development and service delivery is based on the MGO Way, 26 fundamentals that guide our workplace culture. With a focus on mutual trust, personal responsibility, and an inclusive mindset, we believe there is no limit to what we can accomplish together.
Where you can build something: As one of the fastest-growing firms in the nation, there is no end to the opportunities to shape a career you are passionate about. We appreciate an entrepreneurial spirit. Bring your passions, your energy and your ideas to build a meaningful experience for yourself and our clients.
Freedom to give your best: Because you know your goals and motivations, we offer flexible work arrangements, and a progressive time off policy that helps you achieve an optimal work/life balance.
Compensation you deserve: We are happy to fuel your passion with a competitive compensation and benefits package that rewards hard work and motivates you to go beyond.

Pay Range: $140,000-$180,000