Director of Internal Controls

Description

Reporting directly to the Vice President of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting, the Director of Internal Controls (SoX) and Technical Accounting will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing the company’s internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), as well as support the Company’s technical accounting efforts. This role serves as a critical liaison between business process owners and internal/external auditors to ensure that internal controls are effectively designed, properly documented, and operating efficiently.

• Performing project management-related functions supporting the company-wide ICFR program;
• Overseeing and managing the Company’s balance sheet reconciliation review process to ensure timely completion by business process/control owners;
• Collaborating cross-functionally with process owners to design and implement control activities and ensure appropriate documentation and testing;
• Collaborating with business process owners across departments; and
• Leading the planning, execution, and monitoring of Titan America’s internal controls program, with a focus on compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SoX);
• Drafting accounting white papers, position papers, and documentation of the Company’s technical accounting positions;
• Identifying, assessing, and assisting in the remediation of control deficiencies, ensuring timely and effective resolution;
• Ensuring the technical accuracy of all external SEC filings and reports;
• Overseeing the quarterly SoX certification process, ensuring compliance and providing guidance to control owners throughout the organization;
• Reviewing internal control testing performed by internal audit to ensure compliance with applicable testing standards;
• Evaluating the impact of new accounting pronouncements on the Company’s financial statement;
• Consulting with external auditors on technical accounting matters and disclosure obligations; and
• Preparing and maintaining internal control documentation on behalf of management, as well as managing third parties;
• Partnering with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits and ensuring alignment on control objectives and expectations;
• Providing project management support to business process/control owners related to the execution and audit of internal controls;
• Planning and coordinating research of complex accounting issues and leading discussions with external auditors regarding technical conclusions;
• Serving as the liaison with internal and external auditors.
• Researching and documenting technical accounting positions in compliance with IFRS;
• Acting as the primary liaison with both internal and external auditors for the testing of internal controls;
• Examining and evaluating System and Organization Controls 1 (SOC 1) reports to ensure controls are designed and implemented at third-party vendors;
• Proactively driving the process to evaluate financial and reporting risks and identifying relevant controls for testing by internal and external auditors;
• Researching and analyzing technical accounting matters to ensure compliance with IFRS;
• Coordinating with business process/control owners in the evaluation of control deficiencies to ensure appropriate remediation steps are taken when applicable;
• Participating in internal projects for new systems, processes, or SEC requirements to ensure appropriate consideration of SoX and internal controls;
• Coordinating with business process owners to maintain and improve process narratives and/or flowcharts;
• Assisting with special projects and providing cross-functional support as needed.
• Maintaining and updating corporate accounting policies to ensure ongoing compliance with IFRS;
• Managing the company’s balance sheet reconciliation process, driving consistency, accuracy, and accountability across business units;
• Monitoring updates to IFRS and statutory regulations and communicating relevant changes to the finance leadership team;
• Assisting in the maintenance of the company’s risk and control matrix, mapping financial statement risks to relevant assertions and controls;
• Supporting the external reporting process to ensure disclosures are complete, accurate, and in compliance with regulatory requirements;

Requirements

Titan America is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Director of Internal Controls (SoX) and Technical Accounting to join our dynamic Finance team at our Corporate Headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia. This key role will play a pivotal part in strengthening our internal control environment and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards. Responsibilities will include research and documentation of technical accounting positions in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), collaborating with business process owners across departments and acting as the liaison with internal and external auditors. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with expertise in the design, implementation and remediation of internal controls, as well as strong technical accounting expertise and analytical skills, to contribute to a dynamic and collaborative team.

• Strong analytical, technical and computer skills;
• 6+ years of accounting and / or auditing experience with a public company with a focus on internal control design and operating effectiveness;
• Attention to details, including regular follow-up on action items;
• Experience writing and reviewing technical accounting memorandums;
• Experience in conducting audit testing of internal controls or in overseeing internal controls;
• Excellent project management and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence across functions and levels;
• Technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• CPA certification preferred;
• Familiarity with the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) framework, SEC reporting and SoX;
• Strong experience and working knowledge of IFRS accounting standards;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting;
• A strong background in internal controls, financial reporting, or audit experience (public accounting and / or industry experience preferred);
• A proactive, analytical mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence; and
• Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization; and
• Experience with internal control design, operating effectiveness and remediation solutions;
• In-depth knowledge of SoX compliance and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO);
• Experience with Workiva, Blackline or other automated audit / accounting solutions is a plus.
• Ability to manage people, influence stakeholders, drive deadlines, work in a fast-paced team environment and execute multiple tasks / responsibilities;

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance