Senior SOX Analyst

CesiumAstro•Austin, TX 78701, US• Contract

Posted 1 week ago• Business & Finance• G&A

Job Description

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Senior SOX Analyst to our finance team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about making an impact in a growing company, we would like to hear from you.

The Senior SOX Analyst is responsible for ensuring CesiumAstro’s compliance with SOX 404 and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)in a highly regulated aerospace and government contracting environment. This role plays a key part in building and scaling a strong internal control program that supports audit readiness, disciplined growth, and public-company standards.

This is a hands-on opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-growing organization, enjoys working cross-functionally, and can balance compliance requirements with real-world operational needs. The ideal candidate brings a mindset of ownership, continuous improvement, and practical problem-solving.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the design, documentation, and maintenance of internal controls supporting SOX 404 compliance.

Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of business process and IT General Controls (ITGCs), in accordance with COSO and PCAOB standards.

Develop and maintain SOX documentation including scoping, process narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices (RCMs), testing strategies, evidence repositories, and compliance timelines.

Perform SOX risk assessments to identify key risk areas.

Identify gaps, deficiencies, and failures; assess severity and impact on ICFR.

Partner with control owners to develop, execute, and track remediation plans.

Validate remediation effectiveness and support re-testing efforts to ensure sustainable improvements.

Serve as key SOX contact for internal stakeholders and external auditors.

Prepare SOX compliance reporting for management including quarterly and annual certifications and disclosure-related support for ICFR.

Maintain alignment with evolving regulatory, SEC, and PCAOB requirements.

Support broader enterprise risk management (ERM) and governance initiatives, as needed.

Partner with Finance, IT, HR, Supply Chain, and Operations to assess the control impact of process changes, system upgrades, and new business initiatives.

Provide guidance on internal control best practices.

Act as a trusted advisor and subject-matter expert on SOX, ICFR, and audit readiness.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive SOX and external audit experience in Big 4 or national public accounting and/or a public company preferably within aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing, or IPO-ready environments.

Experience working with enterprise ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or equivalent).

Experience with SOX or GRC tools (e.g., AuditBoard, Workiva).

Excellent analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.

Strong knowledge of SOX 404 and internal controls over financial reporting.

Experience in testing SOX business process controls and IT general controls.

Familiarity with COSO framework and PCAOB auditing standards.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.

Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strong project management and issue-resolution skills.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

CPA, or equivalent advanced certification.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.