Head of Business Controls
Core
Lead the organization's financial audit and SOX 404 compliance program, focusing on financial process controls, risk assessments, and reporting integrity for a pre-IPO AI company.
Role type
Head of Business Controls (Internal Audit)
Builds
Scalable, automated financial audit controls and compliance solutions
Domain
Financial Services / Internal Audit / SOX Compliance / Pre-IPO Readiness
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Financial audit leadership, SOX 404 compliance, US GAAP, financial reporting integrity, business process controls, risk assessment, audit planning, remediation, external auditor management, ERP migration oversight, revenue recognition, lease accounting
Preferred skills
CPA/CIA/CISA certification, scaling compliance for high-growth tech, AI/ML application in audit, financial data governance, ICFR, SEC disclosure requirements
Technologies
Workday Financials, AI/ML tools for anomaly detection
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end financial audit and SOX compliance program; Own audit planning, scoping, testing, remediation, and reporting; Pioneer AI/automation for continuous monitoring and anomaly detection; Design and monitor controls over revenue, close, AP/AR, and treasury; Evaluate business and automated controls for US GAAP/SEC compliance; Conduct process and risk assessments; Oversee control documentation; Assess controls over ERP migrations; Partner with Finance/Operations/CFO; Serve as primary contact for external auditors; Track compliance status for leadership/Board.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC