Senior Director - Internal Controls
ICON · Dublin, Ireland
Corporate & BusinessFull-timeCompany career page
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Role summary
ICON seeks a Senior Director of Internal Controls to lead enterprise-wide internal control framework design, implementation, and SOX compliance program governance. The role provides strategic oversight of second-line controls, financial reporting risk management, and deficiency remediation across a complex, publicly listed multinational organization.
What they're looking for
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification)
- Senior-level experience in internal controls, SOX compliance, or financial reporting within publicly listed multinational organizations
- Deep knowledge of SOX, COSO framework, and internal control over financial reporting
- Demonstrated leadership of large-scale control programs or transformation initiatives
- Experience engaging with Audit Committees, Internal Audit, and external auditors
- Understanding of business process controls, IT-dependent controls, and IT general controls
- US GAAP experience preferred
What you'll be doing
- Lead enterprise internal controls and SOX compliance program governance, including risk assessment, scoping, planning, and monitoring
- Develop and maintain internal controls framework, policies, and standards aligned with SOX and COSO requirements
- Oversee control design, testing, and operating effectiveness across financial and technology processes
- Establish deficiency evaluation, remediation governance, and escalation processes for control issues
- Lead, coach, and develop internal controls and SOX compliance team with appropriate capability and capacity
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