Job Description

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.

Job Duties:

• 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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelors degree required; focus in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance, preferred

Experience:

• 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

License/Certifications:

• N/A

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, required

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $180,000 - $210,000
Maryland Range: $180,000 - $210,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $180,000 - $210,000

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more!

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets