Director of Financial Controls

in Financial Services & Corporate Governance
Full Time
United State (Remote)
September 15, 2025
$385000 - $415000 / year

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About the Job

We are a global leader in financial services and corporate governance solutions, supporting Fortune-class companies, investors, and regulators worldwide. With operations across North America, Europe, Asia, and emerging markets, we provide auditing, compliance, risk management, and enterprise financial oversight solutions that drive transparency and accountability across industries.

Our mission is to establish financial controls that safeguard assets, protect shareholder value, and strengthen trust in the marketplace. By integrating advanced technologies, regulatory frameworks, and operational excellence, we ensure our financial reporting and compliance standards exceed global expectations.

We invest heavily in enterprise resource planning (ERP), automation, AI-driven compliance monitoring, and internal control frameworks, making financial controls not just a safeguard, but a strategic enabler of growth. Our culture thrives on integrity, precision, and accountability.

As Director of Financial Controls, you will play a critical role in shaping enterprise-wide financial governance, ensuring the highest standards of compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency, while directly engaging with the CFO, Audit Committee, and Board of Directors.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

  • Governance & Oversight: Lead enterprise-wide financial controls, ensuring compliance with SOX, GAAP, IFRS, and global regulatory frameworks.

  • Risk Management: Design and implement systems to mitigate financial risks, fraud, and operational inefficiencies.

  • Internal Controls: Establish and monitor control frameworks across financial reporting, treasury, and operational finance.

  • Audit Leadership: Partner with internal and external auditors to ensure transparency, accuracy, and timely reporting.

  • Technology Integration: Drive adoption of ERP systems, automation tools, and AI-powered compliance monitoring.

  • Policy Development: Develop and enforce accounting policies, control procedures, and risk governance guidelines.

  • Executive Communication: Deliver financial control reports, risk assessments, and compliance updates to the CFO, Audit Committee, and Board.

  • Global Team Leadership: Manage cross-functional teams, ensuring consistency, accountability, and strong performance across regions.

Qualifications, Special Knowledge, Education, and Abilities

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, auditing, or financial governance, with at least 7+ years in executive or senior leadership roles.

  • Proven success in financial services, global corporations, or Fortune 500 organizations.

  • Deep expertise in SOX compliance, internal control frameworks, and financial reporting standards.

  • CPA, CIA, CISA, or MBA strongly preferred.

  • Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and compliance technologies.

  • Exceptional leadership, analytical, and communication skills with Board-level presence.

  • Demonstrated success leading large, multi-region finance or compliance teams.

Strategic Support

The Director of Financial Controls acts as a strategic advisor to the CFO, Audit Committee, and Board of Directors, ensuring financial governance strengthens resilience and corporate growth. Key responsibilities include:

  • Advising on capital allocation, risk mitigation, and financial policy decisions.

  • Supporting M&A integration by embedding robust control frameworks into acquired entities.

  • Partnering with Technology and Operations to drive automation and compliance digitization.

  • Ensuring ESG and sustainability reporting meet evolving regulatory standards.

Working Conditions

  • Remote role with periodic travel to headquarters, audit sessions, and leadership summits.

  • Requires flexibility to manage compliance and governance activities across global regions.

  • High-visibility executive role with direct accountability for enterprise-wide financial controls.

  • Operates in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment requiring foresight, integrity, and resilience.

Essential Job Function

The Director of Financial Controls is responsible for leading enterprise-level financial governance and internal control frameworks, ensuring compliance, transparency, and accountability. This role balances regulatory oversight, operational efficiency, and strategic advisory, positioning financial controls as a core enabler of trust, resilience, and sustainable growth.

What We Offer

  • Compensation Package: Base salary $385,000 – $415,000, plus performance bonus, long-term equity, and executive benefits.

  • Executive Platform: Direct engagement with the CFO, Audit Committee, and Board.

  • Global Impact: Influence financial governance practices across multiple regions and industries.

  • Innovation Tools: Access to cutting-edge ERP systems, compliance technologies, and AI-driven controls.

  • Culture of Integrity: Join a leadership team committed to transparency, accountability, and measurable results.