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The Vice President, Financial Controls will lead the design, operation, and continuous improvement of our SOX 404 control environment. This leader will partner closely with key business functions to ensure controls are appropriately designed, documented, tested, and remediated—while building strong relationships with internal and external auditors. This is a hands-on leadership role suited for an experienced executive who can quickly assess the current state, prioritize risk, drive remediation, and elevate control maturity across a dynamic, international organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer in the US, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, financial integrity, and compliance across the organization. While this is a fixed term contract, it may extend or convert to a longer-term or permanent position based on evolving business needs and organizational priorities.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the Company’s SOX 404 program (under COSO framework), including scoping, risk assessment, annual planning, governance, and execution
Oversee the design, documentation, and operation of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (ICFR)
Establish and maintain standards for process documentation (narratives, flowcharts, risk/control matrices), evidence quality, and control ownership accountability
Partner cross-functionally to ensure controls are embedded in day-to-day operations across Finance and key business processes
Collaborate closely with IT and Security leaders to ensure effective IT general controls (ITGCs) and relevant application controls
Identify control gaps and deficiencies
perform root-cause analysis and develop practical remediation plans
Validate remediation effectiveness and ensure corrective actions are sustainable and scalable
Serve as primary point of contact for Internal Audit on SOX testing strategy, issue evaluation, and reporting
Prepare reports and updates for the Audit Committee, external auditors, and executive leadership
Communicate effectively with external auditors to understand issues, resolve differences, and drive efficient, solution-oriented outcomes
Develop, coach, and lead the financial controls team
assess structure/capacity and implement improvements to scale the controls function
Drive continuous improvement through control rationalization, standardization, and appropriate automation
Provide leadership through periods of change (e.g., growth initiatives, system changes, new geographies), ensuring controls evolve with the business
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CA/CPA or equivalent certification required
10+ years of progressive accounting or financial controls experience
At least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity
Prior experience in a public company overseeing SOX 404 / ICFR controls and partnering with external auditors
Proven track record of remediating control deficiencies
Strong knowledge of public company control environment best practices, documentation standards, and compliance expectations
Experience operating in an international organization (multi-entity and/or cross-border processes) preferred
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence senior stakeholders across Finance, IT, and the broader business
Strong leadership presence with the ability to drive results, build operating cadence, and develop high-performing teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized and execution-focused, with strong judgment, integrity, and attention to detail
Strong knowledge of IFRS and public company SOX compliance required
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or OneStream a plus
High level of integrity and commitment to ethical business practices
Ability to ramp quickly and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
A passion for sports and innovation is a big bonus
Nice to have:
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or OneStream
A passion for sports and innovation
What we offer:
Company benefits support your health and well-being
Competitive salary and compensation package based on your experience