Financial Audits Director

Job Description

Job Description

Financial Audits Director

Are you ready to help lead Arclin’s SOX Journey and Shape the Future of Financial Governance?

Arclin is seeking a full-time, experienced, and strategic Financial Audits Director to join our Internal Audit leadership team. This is a Hybrid opportunity, located out of our Corporate Office , which is in the North Metro Atlanta Area (Alpharetta, GA).

About Arclin:

You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean, protect first responders and members of the military, and preserve the purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind.

With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operate with the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technology that helps stall flames and save lives to the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trusted to protect those who serve, strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.

As we expand our mission‑critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.

About The Role:

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Internal Audit , this highly visible role will serve as the end-to-end owner of Arclin’s SOX readiness and ongoing compliance program.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned audit and controls professional to partner with executive leadership, including the CFO and Chief Accounting Officer, while driving financial reporting integrity, strengthening internal controls, and supporting enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy influencing change, and have deep expertise in SOX, internal controls, and financial audits, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

Lead Financial Audit & Internal Audit Activities

• Partner in the annual enterprise risk assessment process and Internal Audit plan development.
• Lead and execute financial audits and projects focused on key financial reporting processes and controls.
• Evaluate risks, identify control gaps, and provide objective recommendations to management.
• Manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously while partnering with senior executive leaders across the organization.
• Monitor remediation efforts and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.

Own and Advance Arclin's SOX Compliance Program

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of Arclin's SOX readiness and compliance program.
• Partner with process and control owners to document significant processes, risks, and controls, including narratives, flowcharts, and risk/control matrices.
• Drive control design and validation efforts across SAP S/4HANA-enabled finance processes, including Record-to-Report (R2R), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Order-to-Cash (OTC).
• Develop annual SOX compliance plans, including risk assessments, scoping, testing strategies, and reporting.
• Ensure alignment with SOX 404 requirements, PCAOB standards, and public company audit expectations.
• Oversee control testing activities, including management of co-sourced resources and external partners.
• Assess control deficiencies, support remediation efforts, and strengthen overall control effectiveness.
• Deliver training and awareness programs to strengthen the organization's control environment.
• Serve as a key liaison with external auditors to drive an efficient and predictable audit process.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, close effectiveness, and working capital visibility.

Build and Strengthen the Internal Audit Function

• Support department initiatives including audit scheduling, resource planning, status reporting, metric tracking, and quality assurance activities.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain top audit talent.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance audit methodologies, tools, and operational effectiveness.
• Help maintain a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program that aligns with The IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification required (CPA, CIA, CFE, or equivalent).
• 10+ years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, internal controls, or external audit.
• Big Four public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in:
• SOX 404 compliance
• PCAOB standards
• COSO framework
• Financial reporting controls
• Business process control design and testing
• Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
• Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and execution skills.
• Experience operating within a multinational public company environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous involvement in ERP implementations, SAP S/4HANA deployments, or major ERP transformations.
• Demonstrated success building scalable compliance and control frameworks.

Technology & Innovation

• Experience leveraging generative AI responsibly to improve efficiency, quality, and business outcomes while maintaining appropriate human oversight.