Director, Global Corporate Control Services

Masco•Livonia, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Director of Global Corporate Control Services Masco Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of branded home improvement and building products. Our products enhance the way consumers all over the world experience and enjoy their living spaces. Our portfolio of industry-leading brands includes Behr® paint; Delta® and hansgrohe® faucets, bath and shower fixtures; Liberty® branded decorative and functional hardware; and HotSpring® spas. Purpose Are you looking for a leadership opportunity that will grow your skills in leadership, internal controls and accounting? Masco Corporation has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced finance leader who is multifaceted, innovative, and highly motivated to lead our Corporate Control Services team. The Director of Global Corporate Control Services provides leadership and oversight of our enterprise-wide internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) program and team member talent development. Nature & Scope Located at Masco's corporate headquarters in Livonia, Michigan, the Director of Global Corporate Control Services will report to the Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Currently, this position will have two direct reports and oversight over 6 internal control managers across the organization. This director position ensures a high level of service to Masco. This role ensures the reliability, accuracy, and completeness of Masco’s financial statements and disclosures and includes responsibility for setting strategy, optimizing testing approaches through risk assessments and process improvements, and monitoring progress of the global ICFR program, overseeing the implementation of internal controls for newly acquired businesses, coordinating with internal and external auditors, and communicating with Masco and business unit senior executives. The position also involves people management and leading a diverse team in a complex risk environment.

Requirements

10 + years enterprise audit and/or finance experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field.
CPA, CMA or CIA designation
Proficient in COSO, SOX, and other applicable audit standards, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations, including current and emerging trends
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
High degree of professional excellence characterized by sound independent judgment, initiative, standard of ethics and an aptitude to lead and develop others
Strong business intuition, can navigate complexity and ambiguity to cultivate breakthrough thinking and create winning strategies, has a track record of problem-solving, anticipating customer needs and future demands
Excellent prioritization and project management skills and executes with urgency to drive actions and resolutions.
Ability to manage the details, but also stay focused on the big picture and work with minimal direct supervision
Demonstrated continuous improvement experience. Ability to identify opportunities and solutions, is constantly curious, and possesses a continuous improvement mindset
Proven track record in mentoring and coaching team members and can encourage and empower teams to achieve optimal performance
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel up to 30%

Responsibilities

Promotes, maintains, and enhances a culture of effective and efficient internal control over financial reporting across 25 operating and non-operating units, including setting strategy, testing of controls and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
Leads all aspects of Masco’s ICFR-related accounting policies and provides training and guidance to control owners and managers responsible for implementing and managing key controls on policies and self-testing protocols
Coordinates and works directly with internal and external auditors and business unit partners throughout the organization
Leads continuous improvement initiatives to identify and execute process improvements, including leveraging new or existing technology
Prepares presentations and leads discussions with senior executives and audit committee members
Demonstrates effective people management by recruiting top talent, setting clear objectives, supporting staff development, overseeing performance and compensation decisions, fostering collaboration, and addressing disciplinary matters, as necessary
Supports business units in their change management process (SOX 302) including risk-based design effectiveness reviews
Evaluates internal control deficiencies for potential impact and determination of control classification (e.g., control deficiency, significant deficiency or material weakness)
Oversees the administration of PwC fees, SOX GRC and the Masco contract control system
Supports Masco or BU management in the integration of new acquisitions including the introduction of internal controls