Director, Risk & Controls
Core
Strategic leadership for the Finance organization, serving as the second line of defense for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and internal control over financial reporting.
Role type
Director, Risk & Controls (Finance)
Builds
Global SOX compliance program, ERP implementation controls, and sustainable control environments.
Domain
Public company finance, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management.
Required skills
SOX compliance, internal control over financial reporting, COSO framework, risk assessment, ERP implementation, stakeholder management, project management, third-party consultant management, executive reporting, IT general controls, automated controls.
Preferred skills
Manufacturing or consumer products experience, SAP, GRC technology, data analytics, automation, CPA, CIA, CISA.
Responsibilities
Lead global SOX compliance program governance, planning, risk assessment, execution, monitoring, and reporting; Maintain and enhance Internal Control over Financial Reporting framework; Lead controls workstream for ERP implementation; Manage SOX calendar, certifications, testing oversight, and deficiency remediation; Serve as primary liaison with Internal Audit and external auditors; Partner with business and IT leaders to design practical controls; Oversee third-party consultants; Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership
