[Remote] Director SOX & Internal Controls

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Vaco by Highspring is a global technology firm seeking a Director of SOX & Internal Controls to join their team. This role involves overseeing internal controls, SOX compliance initiatives, and risk management activities while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance governance and strengthen processes.


Responsibilities

  • Lead SOX 404 implementation program including scoping, risk, controls, and testing
  • Lead initiatives focused on evaluating and enhancing internal controls and business processes
  • Identify operational, financial, and compliance risks and recommend practical solutions to mitigate them
  • Support the design, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of control frameworks across the organization
  • Assess the effectiveness of existing processes and recommend opportunities for improvement
  • Help maintain compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards
  • Partner with stakeholders to develop and document policies, procedures, and control activities
  • Monitor compliance-related activities and support remediation efforts when needed
  • Provide guidance on SOX risk, governance, and control considerations for new business initiatives
  • Collaborate with teams across finance, operations, technology, and other business functions to strengthen controls and improve business processes
  • Support process improvement efforts related to systems, workflows, and data management
  • Oversee assessments, reviews, and testing activities related to internal controls and risk management
  • Prepare summaries, analyses, and reports for leadership regarding compliance and control matters
  • Monitor trends, findings, and action items to support continuous improvement
  • Assist with internal and external review processes as required for SOX scoping and testing

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
  • 15+ years' experience in SOX, internal controls, audit, compliance, risk management, or related functions
  • Demonstrated experience leading initiatives focused on governance, compliance, or process improvement
  • Prior leadership experience managing teams and working with senior stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of risk management and internal control concepts
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Effective communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional initiatives
  • Comfortable balancing strategic priorities with hands-on execution
  • Strong project management and process improvement capabilities
  • Experience supporting organizational growth and scalable process development
  • CPA, CIA or CISA certifications highly preferred
  • Experience operating in a complex or rapidly evolving business environment is preferred

Company Overview

  • Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, US, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://vaco.com.

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