Director of Internal Controls
Diebold NixdorfAbout the role
Expect more. Connect more. Be more at Diebold Nixdorf. Our teams automate, digitize, and transform the way more than 75 million people around the globe bank and shop in this hyper-connected, consumer-centric world. Join us in connecting people to commerce in this vital, rewarding role.
The Director of 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:
- 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.
- Oversee the design and execution of internal control testing and monitoring programs.
- 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 and the audit committee.
- Collaborate with internal audit and external auditors to ensure compliance with audit requirements.
- Stay current with industry best practices 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.
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 8-10 years of experience in internal controls, audit, or risk management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- 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.
Why should you join Diebold Nixdorf?
Brightest minds + technology and innovation + business transformation The people of Diebold Nixdorf are 23,000+ teammates of diverse talents and expertise in more than 130 countries, harnessing future technologies to deliver personalized, secure consumer experiences that connect people to commerce. Our culture is fueled by our values of collaboration, decisiveness, urgency, willingness to change, and accountability.
–Diebold Nixdorf is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
** To all recruitment agencies: Diebold Nixdorf does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Diebold Nixdorf employees or any other organization location. Diebold Nixdorf is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes**
We are a global Company operating in multiple Locations and Entities. As we are keen to find the best solution for our candidates several legal entities might be applicable for a Job offer. A List of our operating entities can be found here - https://www.dieboldnixdorf.com/en-us/about-us/global-locations
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