Regional Internal Control & Compliance Officer – Americas

Seco Tools • Troy, MI

3d • Remote

About The Position

In this position, you support entities across the Americas region in maintaining effective internal controls, compliance, governance, and risk management practices. Acting as a key regional contact, you collaborate closely with internal control leads, process owners, and leadership to ensure alignment with policies and procedures while strengthening compliance awareness. The role may also support other regions depending on the need. You report to the Head of Internal Control and Compliance.

Requirements

• A degree in accounting, finance, law, business administration, auditing or a closely relevant discipline
• Experience in internal control, compliance, audit, risk management, preferably in manufacturing companies
• Strong understanding of control design, testing, and follow-up
• Experience working with control documentation such as control matrices
• Solid communication and presentation skills to clearly convey risks and action plans
• A proactive and analytical mindset, combined with integrity and attention to detail.
• Collaboration comes naturally, and you know how to influence and build trust across teams without direct authority.
• A structured way of working and clear communication help you navigate complexity and drive progress.

Responsibilities

• Support entities in performing internal controls in line with defined control designs and risk and control matrices
• Guide stakeholders to improve internal control maturity, effectiveness, and documentation
• Participate in self-assessments, control testing, and walkthroughs for new or updated controls
• Monitor internal audit and control action plans, ensuring timely and effective closure
• Coordinate internal control testing and audit activities, acting as a bridge between entities and global functions
• Review compliance actions and their status, identify gaps, and support remediation, training, and awareness initiatives

What This Job Offers

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