Director – Global Internal Controls

Position location: You will be able to work from your home location within the United States.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Director, Global Internal Controls – Care Delivery Segment is responsible for overseeing internal controls across all business processes within the Care Delivery Segment. This role ensures the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a robust internal control framework aligned with regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, COSO) and company objectives. The Director leads a global team of Internal Control Experts and Senior Experts, driving operational excellence, risk mitigation, and process standardization across all Global Care Delivery business units. This position reports to the VP, Global Internal Controls – Head of Operational Excellence.

The Operational Excellence Pillar of the Global Internal Controls (ICS) team is accountable for ensuring robust, efficient, and standardized internal controls across all global end-to-end business processes impacting internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). Acting as internal control subject matter experts (SMEs), the team supports the organization in embedding effective controls, driving standardization and automation, and ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements. This function serves as a key partner to global process owners, control owners, and other stakeholders to continuously improve and govern the ICS framework.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the global internal controls strategy for the Care Delivery Segment.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Care Delivery Segment and the VP, Global Internal Controls – Head of Operational Excellence.
• Lead a global team of ICS subject matter experts responsible for designing internal controls across end-to-end business processes within the Care Delivery Segment.
• Provide strategic guidance to Global Process Owners and Control Owners on the design and implementation of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Act as advisor on ICS-related matters, supporting business transformation and operational excellence initiatives.
• Lead risk assessments and ensure risks are appropriately documented and mitigated through effective control design and walkthrough documentation for SOX-relevant processes.
• Drive global standardization of internal controls and promote automation and digitalization of control activities in collaboration with the Strategy and Governance Pillar and other Operational Excellence team members.
• Identify and eliminate redundant or non-value-added controls; champion the use of technology to enhance control effectiveness and efficiency.
• Manage and mentor a global team of Internal Control Experts and Senior Experts, fostering a high-performance culture and professional development.
• Oversee the continuous improvement of internal controls across all Care Delivery business processes.
• Collaborate with the Strategy and Governance Pillar to support the design and implementation of business process controls as part of enterprise system transformation initiatives, including ERP implementations.
• Partner with the Global ICS Testing Team to oversee the SOX testing program for the Care Delivery Segment, ensuring timely execution, quality, and remediation of deficiencies.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of ICS-related developments in the GRC system.
• Collaborate with global process owners, compliance, internal audit, IT, and external auditors to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Represent the Care Delivery Segment in global ICS forums and cross-functional initiatives.
• Lead the development and delivery of ICS training programs for internal stakeholders.
• Communicate key updates, changes, and expectations related to internal controls across the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position requires occasional international and domestic travel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISION:

Direct supervision of global Internal Control Experts and Senior Experts.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA, CIA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Public Accounting, Internal Audit, or Internal Controls, with recent experience in a Big Four external audit environment strongly preferred.
• Deep technical expertise in IFRS and technical accounting, with demonstrated ability to apply accounting standards to complex business scenarios.
• Proven experience managing global teams and working in a matrixed, multinational environment.
• Demonstrated success in leading internal control programs in complex, multi-region organizations.

• Proven ability to design, implement, and evaluate internal controls in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other regulatory frameworks.

• At least 5 years of experience managing professional staff in audit, internal controls, or a matrixed organization.
• Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written—with the ability to present complex technical topics to senior leadership.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA), GRC tools, and process automation technologies.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and cultures.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

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