Directeur(trice) associé(e), Conformité / Associate Director Finance Compliance

Merck•Kirkland, QC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an accomplished Associate Director, Compliance to lead the Canadian Finance Compliance function for a global pharmaceutical organization. This is a pivotal leadership role, reporting to the Executive Director of Finance, with broad scope, high visibility, and meaningful impact across internal controls, external reporting requirements, and supporting internal and external audits. As a key member of the Canada Finance leadership team and the European Risk Assurance team, you will be a trusted advisor to senior leadership, shaping all elements of financial compliance across the entire Canadian operating enterprise including Human Health and Animal Health legal entities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree Business Administration – Finance, or similar (MBA an asset)
Qualified Chartered Account CPA or relevant professional experience (asset)
Experience in accounting or risk assurance (Assistant Controller, Controller, Audit or equivalent roles)
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is an asset
Strong knowledge of SAP and Office applications
Analytically proficient
Fluency in French is required
Strategic judgment
Business acumen
Ability to influence at senior levels
Thrive in complex environments
Communicate with clarity and confidence
Lead with accountability, collaboration, and integrity

Nice To Haves

MBA
Qualified Chartered Account CPA or relevant professional experience
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all internal and external financial audits, and any ad hoc audits requests
Lead and manage the financial controls framework for all company entities including identifying risk areas, developing and executing testing plans, and reporting results to Finance management.
Manage the annual control certification process for new and existing project systems which includes in-dept review of all SOX controls for the local market.
Complete the quarterly financial control questionnaire
Keep abreast of all communications and process changes from the Global Governance Team as they relate to the control environment.
Liaise with the local and regional finance teams on all aspects relating to compliance.
Partner with the business compliance team on global reporting requirements for privacy and compliance such as grants, donations and charitable contributions reports, and any other requirements that include financial data.
Support and advise the business compliance team on Governance Risk and Compliance audits.
Support and advise the business with the implementation of new projects/systems to ensure overall financial integrity of data as well as compliance with SOX and other financial requirements.
Act as the Finance Privacy Liaison on the local Privacy Stewardship team
Act as delegate for the Finance Director of the grants, donations and charitable contributions and sponsorship committees; attend regular meetings and provide Finance approval on requests.
Periodically support the financial services and/or Tax teams on ad hoc projects, such as completion and review of annual statutory statements.
Responsible for the local addendum to the Global Travel policy and for the monitoring of expense reports for all company entities.