Jefferson Wells is seeking an Auditor for a client of ours in Northwest Ohio. This would be a 3-4 month contract engagement working with our client and require a hybrid work schedule. **Job Title: SOX Auditor - Finance and Operations** **Location: Northwest Ohio** **Pay Range: $60-65/hr** **Position Summary:** We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced **SOX Auditor** to support our internal controls and compliance efforts across finance and operations. This role will focus on **Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing** for key financial processes including **Leases, Taxes, Revenue, Procurement, Payroll, and Financial Reporting.** The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with **SOX audits in dynamic, customer-facing industries** , and be comfortable navigating complex operational workflows and digital systems. **Key Responsibilities:** + **Revenue & Cash Controls** + Test controls over ticketing systems, season passes, memberships, and POS transactions. + Evaluate cash handling procedures and safeguards across multiple park or venue locations. + **Procurement & Vendor Management** + Assess purchasing workflows, vendor onboarding processes, and contract compliance. + Validate accuracy of vendor payments and adherence to approval protocols. + **Payroll & HR Processes** + Review onboarding/offboarding controls, timekeeping accuracy, and payroll calculations. + Test controls related to seasonal workforce management and scheduling. + **Financial Reporting & Close** + Perform testing of journal entry approvals, account reconciliations, and close procedures. + Ensure documentation and control effectiveness for month-end and year-end processes. + **Compliance & Risk Management** + Execute SOX testing for financial reporting controls and operational compliance. + Review health and safety protocols, insurance coverage, and incident tracking systems. + **Digital Transformation Controls** + Evaluate controls over AI-driven guest experience platforms, data analytics, and mobile apps. + Ensure data integrity, privacy compliance, and system reliability. + **Lease Accounting** + Test compliance with ASC 842 or IFRS 16 standards. + Validate lease classification, recognition, and payment tracking controls. + **Tax Compliance** + Review controls over sales/use tax calculations, income tax reporting, and property tax management. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CIA preferred. + 3–5 years of SOX audit experience, ideally in **retail or hospitality industry** sectors. + Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and financial processes. + Excellent communication, analytical, and documentation skills. If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:** **Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.