Director Internal Control

Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Internal Controls. This role will partner with Finance, Accounting, business leaders, and internal/external auditors to ensure a strong internal control environment, SOX compliance, and accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company's ICFR and SOX compliance program.
• Partner with business process owners to design, document, and improve internal controls.
• Assess financial reporting risks and oversee control testing and remediation efforts.
• Manage the balance sheet reconciliation review process.
• Oversee the quarterly SOX certification process.
• Maintain risk and control documentation, including process narratives and control matrices.
• Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external auditors.
• Support system implementations, process improvements, and regulatory initiatives to ensure appropriate internal controls.
• Review SOC 1 reports for key third-party service providers.
• Drive continuous improvement across the internal controls program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of accounting, audit, or internal controls experience, including public company and/or public accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of SOX, COSO, and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
• Experience with internal control design, testing, and remediation.
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with BlackLine or similar accounting and reconciliation platforms is a plus.