Internal Control Business Partner

Role description

Role Overview

We are seeking an Internal Controls Business Partner to support critical finance and corporate processes. You will work closely with senior process owners as an embedded risk partner, helping translate SOX, financial reporting, and governance requirements into practical and sustainable ways of working. This role goes beyond traditional controls administration and audit coordination, requiring strong internal controls expertise combined with meaningful in-house business experience.

What You Will Do

Your responsibilities will include leading process risk assessments, maintaining high-quality risk and control matrices, and guiding business owners on control execution and evidence requirements. You will also lead and support SOX walkthroughs, audit-readiness activities, and evidence coordination.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will be able to speak the language of the business, internal controls, financial reporting, and external auditors. You will provide credible challenge while remaining pragmatic, hands-on, and focused on helping the business operate effectively.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in internal controls, SOX compliance, financial risk, business-process controls, finance transformation, or a combination of these areas
• Strong practical knowledge of SOX 404, ICFR, COSO, risk and control matrices, process walkthroughs, control design, operating effectiveness, and deficiency remediation
• Meaningful in-house experience is required
• Public accounting or advisory experience is valuable when combined with hands-on corporate ownership
• Experience working in a first-line business role or as an embedded in-house risk and controls partner supporting process owners
• Experience supporting one or more corporate processes such as Tax, Treasury, HR, payroll, OPEX, Financial Reporting, or other finance-related areas
• A track record of influencing process owners and senior stakeholders without relying on direct authority
• The ability to challenge constructively, explain control requirements in plain business language, and balance risk mitigation with operational practicality
• Experience leading or supporting remediation, process improvement, system implementation, or business-transformation initiatives
• Evidence of using technology to improve processes or controls, for example through automation, dashboards, data analysis, workflow tools, system configuration, or AI-enabled solutions

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• Flexibility and ownership
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
• International environment and talented teams