Controls & Compliance Hub Lead

Role Overview

• Develops and oversees first and second lines of defense for key mega processes like Order to Cash, Channel Sales Incentives (Contra), Procure to Pay, Record to Report, Tax or Treasury.
• Assist in leading the implementation of the new Optro tool (previously known as AuditBoard).
• Drive coordination with the AI/RPA team to drive automation opportunities across the SOX program.
• Responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of control gaps and looks for ways to ensure the end-to-end suite of controls appropriately manages the key risks with robust processes while balancing efficiency.
• Drives ongoing evaluation of the control environment to review the efficiency and effectiveness of controls and ongoing improvements.
• Provides guidance on compliance matters and identifies hidden risks or non-conformity issues.
• Reviews the work of global control owners to identify compliance issues and provides advice, training and assistance with developing remediation plans.
• Partners with management, the internal audit function, and the external auditor as an independent team to facilitate successful control testing outcomes.
• Manages highly complex global projects or initiatives.
• Develops plans, designs implementation roadmaps and communication plans, and ensures delivery of specific finance initiatives.
• Keeps abreast of regulatory developments within the company as well as evolving best practices in the compliance and controls space.
• Drives adherence to regulations in all aspects and levels of business.
• Prepares reports for executive management and various stakeholders, as needed.

Requirements

• First-level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred
• Typically has 10+ years of work experience, preferably in financial management, internal audit, accounting, or a related field.
• Certified compliance professional certification (e.g. CPA, Chartered Accountant, etc) is a plus
• Strong understanding of SOX processes, regulations, risk management and compliance frameworks
• Content master in the field with a complete systematic knowledge of audit standards and accounting principles.
• Proven experience as controls leader or auditor.
• Advanced knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment as it relates to internal audit, including emerging legislation, auditing standards and accounting principles.

Tech Stack

• RPA

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
• Professional development opportunities