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Robert Half Director of Internal Audit and OpEx in Southfield, Michigan
Description
Director of Internal Controls & Operational Excellence
Location: Confidential | Hybrid
Our client, a large, high-growth, multi-entity organization, is seeking a Director of Internal Controls & Operational Excellence to build and lead a scalable internal control environment across the enterprise. This role offers strong visibility to executive leadership and the opportunity to shape governance, process standardization, and financial integrity during a period of expansion.
Position Overview
Reporting to senior finance leadership, this individual will design, implement, and enhance the organization’s internal control framework, with an initial focus on ICFR. The role will partner cross-functionally to improve processes, embed controls into business operations, and support ongoing transformation initiatives, including system implementations and acquisitions.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Controls & Governance
Lead development of an enterprise-wide internal control framework
Create and maintain process documentation, including narratives, flowcharts, and risk/control matrices
Establish control ownership, monitoring routines, and remediation processes
Coordinate audit support and act as a key liaison with external advisors
Drive readiness for future regulatory compliance initiatives
Process Optimization & Close Enhancement
Standardize month-end close processes, including reconciliations and approval workflows
Strengthen financial reporting accuracy, consistency, and timeliness
Identify and implement process improvements across accounting operations
Risk Assessment & Advisory
Perform enterprise risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies
Partner with leadership to align controls with business objectives
Strategic Initiatives & Integration
Support finance transformation efforts, including ERP/EPM enhancements
Participate in system implementations, ensuring controls are embedded in future-state processes
Assist with acquisition activities, including diligence, integration, and process alignment
What Success Looks Like
Core financial processes are documented and controlled
A sustainable monitoring and remediation structure is in place
Close processes are standardized and operating efficiently
Controls are embedded within systems and integration efforts
Cross-functional alignment on governance and accountability
For questions or immediate, and confidential consideration please contact Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
CPA required
8+ years of progressive experience in accounting, audit, or internal controls
Proven experience building process documentation and control frameworks
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across functions
Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment
Preferred:
Public accounting background
Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX readiness)
Exposure to M& A integration and financial systems implementations
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