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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.