Senior Director, SOX Governance

Fresh Del Monte Produce Company • Coral Gables, FL

11h

About The Position

The Senior Director, SOX Governance defines and implements the global strategic direction of the Global Internal Controls and SOX Governance function, with a focus on continuously improving and streamlining the company’s internal controls matrix to mitigate key risks. The role serves as a technical resource on SOX matters, advises on internal controls for major transformation projects, and partners with Finance, IT, business process owners, regional leadership, and auditors to develop, implement, and improve controls and processes.

The position oversees annual risk assessments and Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting scoping, SOX documentation, control-deficiency evaluations, key metrics, and reporting timelines. It also supports SOC report reviews, drives adoption of the Optro (formerly AuditBoard) SOX tool, provides training, and leads regional Internal Controls and SOX Governance team members. The role advises management on risk areas and remediation plans while supporting efficient processes and compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

The posting also includes a separate description of seasonal reconditioning work at the Plover production plant in Wisconsin. That description concerns inspecting, documenting, sorting, and reconditioning held products to support quality assurance, food safety, and production operations; it does not correspond to the Senior Director title.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years with a Big 4 public accounting firm and publicly traded company experience.
• At least 5 years of experience supervising and developing professional staff.
• Solid understanding of SOX testing methodologies, risk assessment practices, PCAOB requirements, and the COSO framework.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and influencing skills to advance internal controls strategy and partnerships across the company.
• Strong project management and data analysis skills, with proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Expertise in planning, project management, and analysis.
• Strong work ethic and capacity to work collaboratively with urgency and commitment.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects in a complex operational environment.
• Advanced understanding of financial and business processes and their associated risks.
• Strong understanding of financial risks from fraud and error and their impact on financial control environments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Deep knowledge and experience in internal controls, audit risk assessment, and control documentation.
• Strong organization, execution, follow-up, and attention to detail.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively in a matrix organization.
• Ability to respond to rapidly changing and sometimes conflicting priorities.
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Organizational awareness and ability to understand interdependencies and the broader business context.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CIA, or another relevant professional certification; an active CPA license is preferred.
• Multilingual ability, particularly effective communication in English and Spanish.
• Working knowledge and experience with Optro (AuditBoard) and SAP or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the global strategic direction of the Global Internal Controls and SOX Governance function, continually improving and streamlining the internal controls matrix.
• Promote company policies and procedures and support management in maintaining a complete, accurate, and current set of policies.
• Advise on internal controls needed to mitigate risks associated with major transformational projects.
• Conduct risk assessments of key accounts and processes and determine annual Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting scope, coordinating with internal and external auditors.
• Serve as a technical resource on SOX matters, including developing, refining, and documenting internal controls.
• Monitor changes in the business environment that may affect internal controls.
• Lead control owners and SOX leads in maintaining and updating SOX documentation for relevant processes.
• Support the Information Technology team’s annual review of SOC reports for relevant service organization applications.
• Conclude on the severity of control deficiencies for management’s annual assessment of internal controls.
• Partner with Finance, IT, and business process owners to develop, implement, and improve controls and processes, including designing, updating, and streamlining key controls.
• Develop and monitor SOX metrics and timelines.
• Support proactive identification of issues and practical process improvements.
• Assist in training business process owners and related functions on internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Drive and monitor adoption of the Optro (formerly AuditBoard) SOX tool.
• Ensure appropriate internal control documentation for financial processes, including planning documents, narratives, and process maps.
• Recommend efficient and effective ways to implement internal controls within business processes.
• Advise management on key risk areas and drive remediation plans that balance risk mitigation with pragmatic processes.
• Meet reporting deadlines established by the VP, Global Controller, in alignment with the VP, Internal Audit.
• Lead regional Internal Controls and SOX Governance team members in alignment with Regional Finance Management.
• Collaborate with regional senior leadership to strengthen internal controls, improve operational efficiency, and support risk management.
• Lead adherence to company policies, legal requirements, and relevant international regulatory standards, including human rights, food safety, environmental sustainability, occupational health and safety, and ethical business conduct; integrate these principles into responsibilities and proactively identify and mitigate risks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Seven company-paid holidays.
• 24/7 telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional voluntary benefits, including legal, accident, and identity protection.
• Benefits eligibility begins on the first of the month following the hire date.

What This Job Offers

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