Director, Financial Controls & Governance

Marsh McLennan•New York, NY

1d•$138,100 - $276,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Marsh is seeking a Director of Financial Controls & Governance to join our high-performing Controllership Team. This role will be based in New York. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. The Director of Financial Controls & Governance is responsible for executing our strategy around our internal controls framework, ensuring compliance with and execution of Marsh’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program, and providing independent assessments of the adequacy and effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting. This role reports into the Global Head of Financial Controls and manages our Financial Controls & SOX Governance team in New York, Urbandale, and Ireland, as well as our outsourced SOX compliance team in India.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
A minimum of 10 years of experience in internal controls, audit, or compliance roles, with in-depth knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, other relevant regulations, financial reporting, and controls.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or CPA
Proven ability to develop and implement strategic and operational initiatives related to internal controls and compliance.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities, inclusive of verbal and written communication skills.
Prior experience partnering with co-sourced or outsourced audit/SOX models.
Experience working in large global organizations and leading geographically dispersed teams.
Drives adoption of change and innovation by leveraging expertise in financial systems, data analytics, and controls automation tools.

Responsibilities

Support the Global Head of Financial Controls in leading and designing Marsh McLennan’s internal controls framework strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements, including SOX compliance, to uphold financial integrity.
Establish and maintain ongoing monitoring processes, including assistance in the design of controls for new initiatives/projects as well as automation of controls and testing procedures, to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls.
Partner with our Marsh’s outsourced SOX compliance vendor around the following activities:
Prepare and present findings, recommendations, and updates on the status of compliance and control effectiveness to senior leadership and the Audit Committee, in partnership with the Global Head of Financial Controls.
Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors on control-related matters, including managing the coordination of audits.
Support training and awareness initiatives to educate staff on internal controls and compliance requirements, promoting awareness and understanding throughout the organization.
Conduct thorough independent evaluations of the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Internal Audit, IT Compliance, and Risk Management, to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in internal controls, while staying informed on regulatory changes and best practices.