Director, Risk & Controls (SOX)

Location: Hybrid role in Medina, Minnesota, USA; travel is required, including international travel, up to 15%.

Starting pay range: $175,000–$225,000 per year in Minnesota.

Company

hirify.global is a global powersports manufacturer producing off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles, electric vehicles, boats, parts, garments, and accessories, serving more than 100 countries.

What you will do

• Lead and oversee the global SOX compliance program, including governance, planning, risk assessment, execution, monitoring, reporting, certifications, and remediation.
• Maintain and enhance the internal control over financial reporting framework, including annual risk assessments and SOX scoping.
• Lead the controls workstream for the ERP implementation and embed effective, scalable controls into future-state processes and system configurations.
• Partner with Finance, Information Technology, controllership, operations, business leaders, Internal Audit, external auditors, implementation teams, and third-party consultants.
• Identify financial reporting risks, design sustainable controls, evaluate deficiencies, and drive continuous improvement in control effectiveness and efficiency.
• Oversee third-party consultants and implementation partners, including scope, deliverables, quality, timelines, and knowledge transfer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information systems, business, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive professional experience in SOX compliance, internal controls, public accounting, internal audit, controllership, risk management, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of SOX, internal control over financial reporting, COSO, financial reporting processes, risk assessment practices, and control governance.
• Experience managing complex SOX programs within a public company environment and partnering with external auditors and internal audit organizations.
• Strong knowledge of business process controls, IT general controls, automated controls, system access, segregation of duties, interfaces, reports, and data conversion risks.
• Ability to lead complex programs, manage multiple priorities and dependencies, and deliver high-quality results within established timelines.
• Strong project, change, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence leaders, challenge constructively, and drive accountability across Finance, Information Technology, and business functions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and executive presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex control matters effectively at all management levels.
• Ability to build trusted cross-functional relationships; lead, coach, develop, and mentor team members; and manage third-party consulting resources and implementation partners.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Manufacturing, consumer products, or global company experience.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or another relevant professional certification.
• Experience with SAP, GRC technology, data analytics, automation, or other controls technology tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile working environment with challenging assignments and elevated responsibility.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) matching contributions, financial wellness education, profit-sharing, employee stock ownership contributions, and discounted employee stock purchases.
• Gym and personal training reimbursement, plus paid volunteer time through hirify.global Gives.
• Culture centered on accountability, risk awareness, innovation, and employee ownership.