Director of Internal Controls

BDO USA, P.C. • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • $180,000 - $210,000

About The Position

The Director, Internal Controls leads the company’s internal controls function, overseeing the documentation, review, testing, and remediation of processes, risks, and controls to support a strong compliance and control environment. The position also serves as a key advisor to management and control owners, drives process and technology improvements, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, and helps assess the impact of business changes, emerging risks, and special projects on controls. In addition, the role manages testing schedules, prepares status and deficiency reporting for leadership, and performs ongoing analyses to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of departmental processes and internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required; focus in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance, preferred
• Fifteen (15) or more years of treasury and cash management experience, required
• Five (5) or more years of financial management experience, preferred
• Supervisory experience, required
• Prior experience working within a professional services firm such as accounting, financial services, business advisory and/or banking industries, preferred
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, required
• Displays superior verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all levels
• Able to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects / tasks with an attention to detail
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Proficient in utilization of data entry skills and Microsoft Excel
• Possesses superior customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Leads all activities and duties in Internal Controls and coordinates the management of documented processes, risks and controls, including reviewing processes, systems and assessing controls
• Reviews completed internal control documentation, evaluates testing results, reviews ratings and conclusions, and evaluates/prioritizes all deficiencies
• Communicates expectations for remediation of deficiencies and monitors remediation efforts
• Acts as subject matter expert for internal control matters by advising management and control owners in our various departments
• Evaluates and proposes process improvements to improve efficiency and effectiveness of our process and control environment including technology improvements
• Manages testing schedule and liaises with third-party resources, internal resources, Internal Audit, and external auditors
• Assists in completing the annual scoping activities in a timely and thorough manner
• Assists in identifying and analyzing all relevant matters that could impact SOX scope and proposes related approaches (during annual scoping and ongoing)
• Continually interfaces with senior leaders to maintain knowledge of changes in the business and emerging risks which could impact SOX compliance or internal control environment
• Manages impacts and makes updates to the control environment through various projects within the company such as process changes, system implementations, reorganizations, fraud incidents, and business combinations/acquisitions
• Prepares ongoing/periodic status and deficiency reports for management
• Identifies opportunities to improve / streamline current department processes and procedures
• Completes ad hoc analysis and reviews of internal controls within all functions
• Other duties as required
• Monitors and provides performance feedback of all personnel reporting to this position throughout the performance year
• Ensures all direct reports are effectively trained on systems and processes related to the Finance Department
• Prepares and conducts annual performance reviews for all direct reports
• Assists direct reports with prioritization of workload, communications, etc. and delegates work assignments to direct reports as appropriate

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings
• Annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock
• Opportunity to enhance financial well-being
• Flexibility
• Opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

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