Director of Internal Control

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the design, execution, assessment, and continual management of the Company’s internal control framework.

• Ensure alignment of controls with SOX 404 and requirements for public companies.

• Create and document business processes, entity-level, IT-dependent, and other critical controls.

• Organize annual SOX activities, testing timelines, walkthroughs, remediation strategies, and audit support in collaboration with parent-company SOX Compliance and Internal Audit teams.

• Develop and uphold SOX governance frameworks, risk evaluations, scoping, risk and control matrices, process narratives, flowcharts, and documentation standards.

• Assess the design and operational effectiveness of controls, addressing any deficiencies and control gaps.

• Formulate remediation strategies and track corrective actions until completion.

• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during reviews, audits, SOX testing, and compliance tasks.

• Act as the primary SOX liaison and internal controls advisor to executive leadership, business leaders, control owners, and stakeholders.

• Offer training, coaching, and support to control owners.

• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, IT, Procurement, Operations, Human Resources, and other departments to enhance processes and controls.

• Convert audit, accounting, risk, and compliance requirements into actionable business solutions.

• Establish and maintain an effective IT control environment.

• Support IT general controls, user access, change management, computer operations, system-generated reports, and automated controls.

• Assess IT-dependent processes and controls for documentation, testing, and risk mitigation.

• Assist with workflow, financial closing, approval, and compliance automation tools.

• Enhance evidence retention, control consistency, and reporting through technology.

• Propel process standardization and automation initiatives.

• Maintain project plans, milestones, issue logs, remediation trackers, and executive reports.

• Manage multiple workstreams and compliance deadlines.

• Report on control deficiencies, remediation progress, emerging risks, and program milestones to leadership.

• Promote continuous improvement, standardization, simplification, automation, and enhanced governance.

• Stay informed on SOX requirements, COSO guidance, PCAOB expectations, U.S. accounting standards, and internal control practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in public accounting, SOX compliance, internal controls, audit, risk management, or a related area.

• Experience in Big Four public accounting with direct involvement in SOX 404 audits, readiness assessments, or advisory engagements.

• Background in supporting or leading an organization through a shift to public company control standards or functioning in an established public company environment.

• Comprehensive knowledge of SOX 404, the COSO Internal Control Framework, U.S. GAAP, risk assessment methodologies, and internal control practices.

• Experience collaborating with publicly traded companies, internal audit functions, external auditors, and senior business leaders.

• Proven track record in leading complex control transformations, SOX readiness initiatives, audit preparation, or deficiency remediation programs.

• Solid understanding of business process controls, entity-level controls, IT general controls, and IT-dependent controls.

• Strong project and program management capabilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels, including with executive leadership.

• Strong executive presence and capability to articulate technical accounting, audit, risk, and compliance concepts in practical business terms.

• Proven ability to lead during organizational change in a dynamic environment.

• Hands-on, proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused leadership style.

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.

• Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) preferred.

• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems and financial process automation tools, including BlackLine or similar platforms preferred.

• Must reside in the Pacific Time Zone.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance and referral bonuses.

• Production incentives.

• Tool/equipment and fuel stipends.

• Company vehicle.

• Per diem or other applicable compensation.

• Health insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• HSA option.

• Paid vacation.

• Paid holidays.

• 401(k) with employer match.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Professional development courses and training.

• Company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet as required for the role.

• Necessary tools and safety equipment.

• Opportunities for growth.

• Family-friendly and innovative culture.