Director, Internal Controls

About the role

Financeit is looking for a proactive Director of Internal Controls to shape and strengthen its control environment. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will partner with cross‑functional teams to embed practical, scalable controls into daily operations.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and evolve the internal control framework, defining standards for design, documentation, evidence, and ownership across key processes.
• Lead remediation of identified control gaps, collaborating with business units to design and implement effective controls.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on control and risk matters, guiding teams as processes, systems, and risks evolve.
• Partner with process owners to create sustainable controls that are clearly defined, documented, and embedded.
• Develop and execute a risk‑based control testing and monitoring program focused on financial and operational risks.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify emerging risks and ensure appropriate control coverage.
• Drive optimization, process improvements, and automation to reduce manual effort.
• Provide strategic reporting on control health, key risks, and remediation status to senior leadership.
• Support external audit activities by ensuring controls are documented, executed, and evidenced.
• Lead ad‑hoc finance initiatives and special projects as needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation required.
• 8‑12+ years of progressive experience in internal controls or internal audit.
• Proven track record of building or improving control environments in dynamic, high‑growth or private‑company settings.
• Deep knowledge of control frameworks and risk‑based testing methodologies.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to make a high impact in a fast‑growing fintech company.
• Collaborative, inclusive culture that values fairness and respect.