Senior Director - Controls and Compliance
September 10
🏡 Remote – New York
Description
• Reporting to the VP, Controller, the Senior Director of Controls and Compliance will lead Resident’s internal controls program • Perform regulatory compliance audits and work cross functionally with all areas of the business • Build a best-in-class effective and efficient Controls and Compliance function from scratch to support public company SOX requirements for fast-growing and inquisitive, young company • Develop function beyond compliance and towards value-add reputation with focus on risk and control of overall financial reporting processes • Build relationships with key stakeholders and promote function as a trusted partner and advisor • Collaborate with business owners and functions to ensure effective and robust control environment • Partner with Internal Audit on preparing risk assessment • Act as liaison and coordination point between business/function control owners and internal/external audit on SOX controls design, testing, and remediation • Evaluate processes and control design and recommend changes that increase efficiencies while also maintaining controls • Support ongoing M&A activities, including on-boarding and integration efforts/processes, system implementations, strategic initiatives, and other large projects/activities • Advise business control owners on control design and remediation plans • Track and manage, through closure, control remediation plans from audit findings • Manage SOX narratives and flowcharts with control owners • Administer, track, and report control self-assessment results • Manage quarterly 302 certification process • Partner with Legal and Compliance on annual ERM assessment and ongoing monitoring of key risks • Provide SOX training and education to control owners • Coordinate with business owners on standard operating procedures
Requirements
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting from an accredited university • 10+ years of work experience including 5+ years at a public company in a controls-related role • Strong knowledge of SOX Controls, GAAP, and SEC regulations • Experience working with consumer goods, preferred • Background in IT audit/controls and/or data analytics a plus • NetSuite experience a plus • Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels, both verbal and written • Effective at building strong relationships and working collaboratively with others across departments and at all levels to meet shared objectives • Ability to lead, influence, and drive change with key stakeholders and executives • Experience working autonomously and being self-motivated, proactive, and inquisitive • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and able to prioritize workload efficiently • Analytical and process mindset with creative thinking and problem-solving skills • Excellent work ethic with willingness and ability to dig into details to accomplish tasks and complete projects • A sense of urgency to drive execution and achieve results • Experience with project management • Process-oriented mindset with continuous improvement mentality • Ability to apply sound, independent judgment and discretion on matters of substantial importance to the company in performing duties, resolving complex problems, and interpreting policies and regulations
Benefits
• Remote-first workplace (since 2016!) • Competitive Salary • Health, Vision & Dental Insurance • HSA company contributions • 401K with company match component • Take what you need Paid Time Off • Wellness benefits • WFH office and cell phone/internet stipend • A FREE MATTRESS plus an awesome Friends and Family discount!
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