Senior Director SOX/Internal Control Leader

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The Senior Director of SOX/Internal Controls will be responsible for continuously improving the design, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive internal control framework that ensures compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) business and IT requirements, as well as other regulatory standards. This role will involve management of a global team and close collaboration with senior management, internal audit, external auditors, and various departments to identify risks, develop controls, and monitor their effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a public company environment and a deep understanding of the complexities associated with large, accelerated filers.

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage, lead, train and retain a global internal controls team.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive internal control framework to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Conduct risk assessments to identify potential areas of vulnerability and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure that internal controls are integrated into business processes.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on internal control policies and procedures.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of internal controls to senior management.  
• Collaborate with internal audit and external auditors to ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Well versed in remediation, measurement and aggregation procedures of SOX deficiencies in accordance with the appropriate principles and framework. 
• Stay current with industry best practices (including the use of digital solutions) and regulatory changes to ensure the internal control framework remains effective and up to date.
• Develop and maintain documentation of internal control processes and procedures.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, A Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) is preferred
• Minimum of 12-15 years of experience in internal controls, audit, or risk management, with at least 10 years in a leadership, management role, managing direct reports. 
• Must have experience acting as a change agent within Internal Controls function; rationalizing, improving and standardizing controls framework for business processes and IT
• Must have experience working in a global, public company work environment.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, SOX) and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in both business process controls and IT controls
• Experience rationalizing and optimizing existing control frameworks
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities. Proven ability to manage remote team.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in using financial and audit software tools. Preference for experience with SAP, Oracle and OnSpring
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.

Salary Range: $175,000 to $225,000. Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including your qualifications, skills, competencies, geographic location, internal equity, and relevant experience. You may also be eligible to participate in a long term incentive plan and a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the plan and/or program, whereby an award, if any, may depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Benefits
•Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
•Life Insurance
•Critical illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
•401(k) Savings Plan
•Health Savings Account
•Leave of Absence Benefits
•Paid Time Off

The application window is expected to close April 4, 2025

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