Director, Financial Controls Office (HYBRID)

EQH • Syracuse, NY

7h • $125,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Equitable, we help clients secure their financial well-being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives - a mission we’ve honed since 1859. Equitable is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our organization as a Director in the Financial Controls Office (FCO). In this role, as a pillar leader you will be responsible for the execution of our ICFR strategy to ensure its effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with industry best practices and regulatory standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams across key IT and Business areas to identify and implement process improvements, enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls, and drive organizational change to achieve a streamlined and sustainable control environment.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 8+ years related audit or controls experience, with public accounting or consulting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of IIA auditing standards, SEC financial reporting and US GAAP requirements, PCAOB (AS5) requirements, and SOX/MAR requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in analytical evaluation, written and verbal communication, cross‑functional relationship building, and strategic problem‑solving within complex financial control environments.
• Proven ability to foster positive working relationships and collaboration across global teams, both on-site and remotely.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading ICFR audit engagements including business process controls, ITDCs, and CUECs.
• Skills Coaching Others: Knowledge of coaching and mentoring concepts and methods; ability to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals in learning and improving effectiveness.
• Data Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Finance and Accounting: Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP): Knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); ability to apply GAAP appropriately within the organization.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Results Orientation: Knowledge of the importance of meeting or exceeding established targets; ability to drive critical activities to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of key ICFR program activities including SOX and MAR scoping, end-to-end process and control walkthroughs, and documentation management.
• Spearhead the successful design, implementation, and automation of key business process controls across Finance, Operations, IT, and other departments to meet current and future risk mitigation objectives.
• Serve as a key liaison between process and control owners and internal and external auditors to ensure alignment of ICFR compliance requirements.
• Manage the successful identification and remediation of control issues across in-scope business areas including execution monitoring and documentation management.
• Manage the successful delivery of multiple complex programs according to measures of time, budget, scope, quality and relationship.
• Lead by example to drive a team culture of engaging, inspired, and empowered individuals who add value across the organization.
• Manage approximately 2 team members.

Benefits

• Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities.
• For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director