SOX Controls & Tax Reporting Manager – US GAAP Conversion Project 9–12 Month FTC | Up to £75,000 + Benefits | London Hybrid

The Opportunity

Zanda is an executive search partner working exclusively with high-growth businesses and established enterprises as they look to scale and strengthen their finance functions. We're partnering with a global technology business embarking on a significant US GAAP conversion and SOX transformation programme. As part of this journey, we're seeking an experienced SOX Controls & Tax Reporting Manager to play a pivotal role in designing, implementing and embedding tax controls that will support a US-listed reporting environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building frameworks, improving processes and partnering with senior stakeholders in a complex, multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and enhance SOX-compliant tax reporting controls.
• Develop and maintain process narratives, Risk & Control Matrices (RACMs) and supporting documentation.
• Build robust control frameworks that are PCAOB audit ready.
• Partner with Finance, Tax and external advisors to document key judgements and significant tax positions.
• Support quarterly and annual tax provision processes and ensure controls operate effectively.
• Assess control deficiencies and drive remediation activities.
• Standardise calendars, workpapers and control evidence requirements across the organisation.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Provide guidance and training to process owners on SOX requirements and control execution.
• Drive a culture of accountability and ownership across the tax and finance teams.

About You

You will ideally bring: ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent qualification. Experience operating within a SOX and internal controls environment. Proven experience implementing or enhancing SOX frameworks and controls. Strong understanding of PCAOB requirements and external audit expectations. Experience with income tax reporting under US GAAP and/or IFRS. Knowledge of ASC 740 and/or IAS 12. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across multiple jurisdictions. Strong documentation and project management capabilities.

Highly Desirable

• Experience supporting a US GAAP conversion, IPO or US listing project.
• Previous experience in a listed multinational or technology business.
• Experience with Oracle Tax Reporting Cloud (TRCS).
• Background in Big 4 Tax, SOX Advisory or Controls Consulting.

Why Apply?

• Join a high-profile finance transformation programme.
• Play a key role in shaping the tax control environment from the ground up.
• Gain exposure to US GAAP conversion and SOX implementation in a global business.
• Work closely with senior leadership and make a tangible impact.