Director, Financial Controls Office (HYBRID)

Primary Location

United States – Charlotte, NC

Other Locations

None specified.

Organization

Equitable

Schedule

Full‑time

About the Role

At Equitable, we help clients secure their financial well‑being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives—a mission we’ve honed since 1859.

Equitable is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our organization as a Director in the Financial Controls Office (FCO). In this pillar‑leader role you will execute our ICFR strategy, ensuring its effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with industry best practices and regulatory standards. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams across key IT and business areas to identify and implement process improvements, enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls, and drive organizational change to achieve a streamlined and sustainable control environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the planning and execution of key ICFR program activities including SOX and MAR scoping, end‑to‑end process and control walkthroughs, and documentation management.
• Design, implement, and automate key business process controls across Finance, Operations, IT, and other departments to meet current and future risk mitigation objectives.
• Serve as a key liaison between process and control owners and internal and external auditors to ensure alignment of ICFR compliance requirements.
• Identify and remediate control issues across in‑scope business areas, including execution monitoring and documentation management.
• Deliver multiple complex programs according to measures of time, budget, scope, quality, and relationship.
• Lead by example to drive a team culture of engagement, inspiration, and empowerment, managing approximately 2 team members.

Compensation & Benefits

Hybrid work schedule: 2–3 days onsite per week with flexibility for remote collaboration.

Base salary range: $125,000 – $135,000. Total compensation may include salary increases, spot bonuses, and short‑term incentive opportunities based on level and functional area.

Equitable offers a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions, please refer to our benefits page.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 8+ years of related audit or controls experience; public accounting or consulting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of IIA auditing standards, SEC financial reporting, US GAAP, PCAOB (AS5), and SOX/MAR requirements.
• Expertise in analytical evaluation, written and verbal communication, cross‑functional relationship building, and strategic problem‑solving within complex financial control environments.
• Proven ability to foster positive working relationships and collaboration across global teams, both onsite and remotely.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading ICFR audit engagements including business process controls, ITDCs, and CUECs.

Skills

• Coaching Others : Knowledge of coaching and mentoring concepts; ability to motivate and guide individuals.
• Data Gathering and Reporting : Proficiency with tools and techniques for gathering and reporting data.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking : Ability to analyze situations and make productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Finance and Accounting : Strong finance and accounting knowledge for diverse situations.
• GAAP : Understanding of GAAP and its application.
• Problem Solving : Skill in identifying, anticipating, and resolving organizational or process problems.
• Results Orientation : Proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets.

About Equitable

We’re a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well‑being, turning challenges into opportunities through innovative thinking and leadership. We invest in our people with growth opportunities, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation, and benefits that support overall well‑being.

Join Equitable to pursue a career with purpose. Click Careers at Equitable to learn more.

EEO Statement

Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, applicants, and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other class protected by federal, state, or local laws.

NOTE: Equitable participates in the E‑Verify program.

If reasonable accommodation is needed for the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314‑2211 or email

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