Director, Controls Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the enterprise Controls Management strategy and operational framework.

• Design and execute a scalable enterprise controls framework, encompassing standards, governance structures, taxonomy, and lifecycle management.

• Sustain a thorough internal control framework that integrates compliance, operational risk management, and governance.

• Create and uphold a centralized controls library featuring documentation standards, control mapping, ownership, and version governance.

• Develop and operationalize a controls evidence repository to ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

• Formulate and implement continuous controls monitoring processes to detect control failures, emerging risks, and process inefficiencies.

• Lead the development of the controls framework across various business domains, aligning processes, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk appetite.

• Embed controls-by-design principles into process redesign, digital transformation, and technology initiatives.

• Standardize methodologies for control design, testing, validation, and remediation.

• Advise executive and senior leadership on controls maturity, effectiveness, and the enterprise risk posture.

• Collaborate with business leaders to integrate controls into comprehensive workflows that promote efficiency, automation, and improved results.

• Oversee the identification of control gaps, prioritization of risks, remediation planning, and resolution of deficiencies.

• Direct controls governance routines, reporting dashboards, control health metrics, and provide executive visibility into performance.

• Offer coaching and leadership development to the controls team.

• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, Finance, Operations, and Technology teams.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in internal controls, enterprise risk management, compliance, audit, or governance within a complex, regulated organization.

• More than 5 years of leadership experience in building and managing enterprise-scale controls, risk, or governance functions.

• Demonstrated experience in establishing and scaling controls management capabilities, including controls libraries, evidence repositories, and structured documentation practices.

• Experience in implementing continuous controls monitoring programs, control testing frameworks, and risk-based validation methodologies.

• Strong background in embedding controls into business processes, system design, and enterprise transformation or modernization initiatives.

• Experience in partnering with executive leadership and governance bodies regarding control effectiveness, risk exposure, and enterprise control maturity.

• Familiarity with highly matrixed environments involving Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, Finance, Operations, and Technology stakeholders.

• Proven track record in identifying control gaps, driving remediation efforts, and resolving audit findings and regulatory challenges.

• Military service may be considered as a substitute for professional experience and/or formal education requirements.

• Preferably 7 years of prior compliance or audit experience, particularly in education or nonprofit sectors.

• Significant experience in highly regulated environments such as financial services, healthcare, education, government, or similarly complex operational settings is strongly preferred.

• Experience in developing program reporting, dashboards, and executive-level visibility into control performance and risk indicators.

• Capability to design, implement, and evolve a scalable enterprise controls framework.

• Skill in embedding controls into business processes, system design, and transformation initiatives.

• Ability to assess control environments, identify systemic control gaps, prioritize risk exposure, and formulate sustainable remediation strategies.

• Capacity to advise and influence senior leadership and governance bodies.

• A valid driver's license and proof of insurance may be required based on role responsibilities.

• Must be capable of lifting up to fifteen (15) pounds.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• HSA, FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Accounts.

• Competitive 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Options for remote work.

• 14 paid holidays.

• Care and Parental Leave.

• Flexible Leave policy.

• Mentorship programs.

• Management training.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Dedicated coaching team.

• Employee-led committees.

• An award-winning culture and recognition in the workplace.