Junior Regional Controls Associate

Overview

A Junior Regional Controls Associate position is available on the East Coast of the United States. This role involves supporting and assisting in establishing and maintaining a robust SOX-compliant controls framework for the U.S. region.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary support for the SOX Manager across North America, based on the East Coast.
• Lead the regional implementation of a global SOX compliance framework, adapting it to local financial reporting and operational risks while promoting standardization.
• Act as the primary liaison for internal and external auditors and Group functions on SOX-related inquiries, collaborating with Regional Finance management.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports on control effectiveness, risks, and remediation progress to Group SOX and Regional Finance management.
• Coordinate the regional control review and testing cycle, including planning, monitoring, and evaluating walkthroughs, control testing, and deficiency assessments to support Group attestation requirements.
• Guide and support the business in resolving identified control design and operation gaps, ensuring solutions are proportionate and aligned with Group compliance requirements.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance efficiency, automation, and sustainability of the SOX program, sharing best practices across other regions.
• Foster a robust control culture by training and supporting control owners and operators within regional Finance and Operations teams, embedding SOX compliance and accountability into daily business processes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with SOX requirements, best practice internal control frameworks, and related assurance activities.
• Strong accounting background (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent preferred).
• Experience in finance, internal control, or internal audit roles within multinational companies; experience managing SOX compliance in a listed environment is an advantage.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions and manage regional teams across multiple locations.
• Familiarity with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools such as Workiva, AuditBoard, or SAP GRC.

Compensation & Benefits

• Option to work from home or in a local service center on the East Coast.
• Medical plan option available with no premium cost.
• Paid training programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Career growth potential in expertise, leadership, and across territories.
• Safety-focused work culture.

Location

East Coast, United States