VP, Director of Internal Controls

WSFS Bank•Philadelphia, PA

5d•$133,728 - $219,697

About The Position

The Director of Internal Controls is a highly visible role and key leadership position reporting directly to the Controller, and is responsible for development, execution and continuous improvement of the organization’s Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”) 404 compliance program strategy. This role ensures compliance with SOX, mitigates financial and operational risks, and promotes a culture of accountability and control awareness across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field is required.
CPA, CIA and/or CFSA professional certification is required.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience, including leadership roles in auditing, deep internal understanding of internal control frameworks, SOX compliance and risk assessment methodologies.
Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Must have strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
Must have strong executive presence and interpersonal skills.
Must have strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability. Possesses strong sense of urgency.
Demonstrated ability to leverage technology and innovative solutions to streamline processes, improve operational efficiency, and support cost reduction initiatives.
Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to thrive in a complex, growing organization and effectively navigate evolving priorities, structures, and business needs.
WSFS Bank will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from WSFS Bank now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the company’s SOX compliance program, including risk assessments, walkthroughs, control testing, issue identification and remediation, documentation, and certification.
Lead, motivate, and develop a highly engaged team to consistently deliver operational and strategic objectives, while fostering a culture of excellence, engagement, continuous improvement, and individual career growth.
Provide regular reporting on control effectiveness, remediation progress, and emerging risks.
Develop and deliver education programs to promote strong internal control of culture, awareness, and accountability across the organization.
Collaborate with business units and process owners to assess and identify opportunities for control enhancement and/or documentation improvement; implement effective solutions.
Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support audit activities.
Offer oversight and guidance on control considerations for new products, services, and system implementations.
Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and industry best practices to ensure ongoing compliance.
Support special projects and strategic initiatives as required.