Director Financial Controls & Compliance US
Legend Biotech USA, East Hanover, NJ, United States
Job Description Summary
The Director Financial Controls & Compliance (FC&C) US will plan, execute, and ensure delivery of high‑quality compliance, controls testing, and risk advisory that meet Novartis Financial Controls Manual (NFCM) methodology standards, SOX 404 requirements and strategies. The position leads the US FC&C team in assessing business/IT risks and evaluating related internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a multi‑location Financial Compliance team of 12 FC&C professionals, and manage overall US FC&C scope, including onboarding, coaching, and mentoring new team members. Rate potential and capacity of members, provide feedback to management, and enable talent development.
Master key company policies and implement guidelines and procedures, including a comprehensive understanding of NFCM and customization of policies to meet SOX 404 and US specifics.
Own and oversee the end‑to‑end US SOX 404 and financial controls lifecycle, including annual scoping, risk assessment, prioritization of activities, and coordination across multiple initiatives.
Apply effective project management to assignments, integrations or divestitures, systems and process implementations to improve the technical and operational effectiveness of the FC&C team.
Leverage automation, bots, AI and major system transformations to modernize controls and ensure compliance with SOX 404 and NFCM requirements.
Identify root causes of control issues, investigate and test solutions, prepare memos and reviews, and challenge impact assessments for control deficiencies and financial reporting risks.
Develop relationships with senior local and global management, FC&C organization, Finance and functional areas to formulate an effective compliance strategy for US units, and build advisory relationships with external auditors (KPMG) and group stakeholders.
Provide thought leadership, maintain an efficient, effective and up‑to‑date compliance approach and continuous monitoring principles.
Adopt innovative approaches, including data analytics and automation (e.g., Alteryx, Celonis) to enhance risk identification and monitoring.
Liaise with key stakeholders in selected divisions/business units to understand business changes and risk impact.
Highlight risks to local and global management for reporting to the Global NFCM Governance Board Committee.
Provide technical accounting leadership on complex accounting matters impacting controls, ensuring appropriate guidance and application of SOX 404 and internal control requirements.
Essential Requirements
Bachelor's degree required.
12 years of SOX 404 (15 preferred), accounting, compliance, audit experience required, with 5+ years of Financial Controls & Compliance experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of PCAOB standards, with the ability to exercise judgment and challenge conclusions in complex situations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence and motivate others across different geographies, cultures and hierarchical settings while managing competing stakeholder priorities.
Proven people leadership, organizational and prioritization skills, including ability to structure work, allocate resources effectively, trade‑off and re‑prioritize in response to emerging risks and business needs.
Desirable Requirements
Finance or Accounting degree preferred; Master’s degree or CA/CPA/CIA/ACCA certification a plus.
Multi‑national or multi‑dimensional organization experience preferred; pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience a plus.
Strong IT audit and controls knowledge, including experience evaluating SOC 1 reports, automated and IT‑dependent controls, and system‑driven financial reporting risks within a SOX 404 environment; SAP experience a plus.
Strong technical accounting background with experience interpreting and applying accounting guidance in a SOX 404 and internal controls environment, including complex or non‑routine transactions.
Benefits & Rewards The salary for this position is expected to range between $145,600 and $270,400 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on relevant skills and experience and will be reviewed periodically upon joining Novartis. Compensation includes a performance‑based cash incentive, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards, a comprehensive benefits package (health, life, disability, 401(k) with company contribution and match), and a generous time‑off package (vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves).
Salary Range $145,600.00 - $270,400.00
Skills Desired
Ability to influence key stakeholders
Building effective teams
Compliance and controls
Critical thinking
E2E process view
Financial accounting
Financial and management reporting
Resilience
Tax
Understanding value drivers
EEO Statement The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an e‑mail to reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395‑2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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Key Responsibilities
Lead a multi‑location Financial Compliance team of 12 FC&C professionals, and manage overall US FC&C scope, including onboarding, coaching, and mentoring new team members. Rate potential and capacity of members, provide feedback to management, and enable talent development.
Master key company policies and implement guidelines and procedures, including a comprehensive understanding of NFCM and customization of policies to meet SOX 404 and US specifics.
Own and oversee the end‑to‑end US SOX 404 and financial controls lifecycle, including annual scoping, risk assessment, prioritization of activities, and coordination across multiple initiatives.
Apply effective project management to assignments, integrations or divestitures, systems and process implementations to improve the technical and operational effectiveness of the FC&C team.
Leverage automation, bots, AI and major system transformations to modernize controls and ensure compliance with SOX 404 and NFCM requirements.
Identify root causes of control issues, investigate and test solutions, prepare memos and reviews, and challenge impact assessments for control deficiencies and financial reporting risks.
Develop relationships with senior local and global management, FC&C organization, Finance and functional areas to formulate an effective compliance strategy for US units, and build advisory relationships with external auditors (KPMG) and group stakeholders.
Provide thought leadership, maintain an efficient, effective and up‑to‑date compliance approach and continuous monitoring principles.
Adopt innovative approaches, including data analytics and automation (e.g., Alteryx, Celonis) to enhance risk identification and monitoring.
Liaise with key stakeholders in selected divisions/business units to understand business changes and risk impact.
Highlight risks to local and global management for reporting to the Global NFCM Governance Board Committee.
Provide technical accounting leadership on complex accounting matters impacting controls, ensuring appropriate guidance and application of SOX 404 and internal control requirements.
Essential Requirements
Bachelor's degree required.
12 years of SOX 404 (15 preferred), accounting, compliance, audit experience required, with 5+ years of Financial Controls & Compliance experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of PCAOB standards, with the ability to exercise judgment and challenge conclusions in complex situations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence and motivate others across different geographies, cultures and hierarchical settings while managing competing stakeholder priorities.
Proven people leadership, organizational and prioritization skills, including ability to structure work, allocate resources effectively, trade‑off and re‑prioritize in response to emerging risks and business needs.
Desirable Requirements
Finance or Accounting degree preferred; Master’s degree or CA/CPA/CIA/ACCA certification a plus.
Multi‑national or multi‑dimensional organization experience preferred; pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience a plus.
Strong IT audit and controls knowledge, including experience evaluating SOC 1 reports, automated and IT‑dependent controls, and system‑driven financial reporting risks within a SOX 404 environment; SAP experience a plus.
Strong technical accounting background with experience interpreting and applying accounting guidance in a SOX 404 and internal controls environment, including complex or non‑routine transactions.
Benefits & Rewards The salary for this position is expected to range between $145,600 and $270,400 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on relevant skills and experience and will be reviewed periodically upon joining Novartis. Compensation includes a performance‑based cash incentive, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards, a comprehensive benefits package (health, life, disability, 401(k) with company contribution and match), and a generous time‑off package (vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves).
Salary Range $145,600.00 - $270,400.00
Skills Desired
Ability to influence key stakeholders
Building effective teams
Compliance and controls
Critical thinking
E2E process view
Financial accounting
Financial and management reporting
Resilience
Tax
Understanding value drivers
EEO Statement The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an e‑mail to reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395‑2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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