Director, SOX

A prominent organization is seeking an experienced audit professional to lead its internal controls program and strengthen financial reporting processes. This opportunity offers significant exposure to senior leadership, collaboration across diverse business units, and the chance to influence risk management and governance practices at an enterprise level.

Reporting to a senior audit leader, the Director will oversee the design, assessment, and ongoing evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting. This position combines program leadership, risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, and team development, with opportunities to contribute to broader internal audit and advisory initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Lead the end-to-end internal controls program to support regulatory compliance and reliable financial reporting


• Identify key business processes, conduct process walkthroughs, and oversee the development of control documentation


• Direct annual risk assessments and financial reporting scoping activities


• Oversee control testing to assess design effectiveness and ongoing operational performance


• Work with business stakeholders to investigate control gaps, evaluate risks, and develop practical remediation plans


• Monitor testing progress, outstanding findings, and remediation activities, providing clear updates to senior leadership


• Build productive relationships with finance leaders, process owners, external auditors, and other key stakeholders


• Contribute to internal audit planning, risk assessments, and the development of audit procedures


• Oversee audit engagements, including fieldwork, evidence evaluation, issue identification, and report preparation


• Validate completed remediation activities and maintain appropriate documentation of outstanding issues


• Coach and develop team members while coordinating external service providers where required


• Support broader risk management, governance, and business improvement initiatives

What You Bring

• 8+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, internal controls, accounting, or financial reporting


• CPA designation; experience with a major accounting firm or an equivalent professional environment is an asset


• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls over financial reporting, risk assessment, and audit testing methodologies


• Experience supporting publicly listed organizations subject to US regulatory requirements


• Familiarity with US GAAP and financial reporting risks is beneficial


• Background in financial services, investment management, or a related industry is an asset


• Proven leadership experience, including mentoring professionals and managing complex projects


• Strong analytical skills, sound professional judgment, and the ability to identify root causes and develop actionable solutions


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders


• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing business needs


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using audit management, data analytics, or emerging technology tools


• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline; additional professional certifications are an asset

Why Join

This is an opportunity to take on a visible leadership role within a complex, internationally focused organization. You'll collaborate with senior decision-makers, influence the effectiveness of enterprise-wide controls, and contribute to initiatives that strengthen governance and operational performance.

The organization offers a collaborative, high-performance environment with exposure to varied business operations, challenging assignments, and opportunities to develop your leadership capabilities while making a lasting impact on the finance and risk function.