Director/Senior Director, Risk & Compliance (SAP)

TL;DR

Director/Senior Director, Risk & Compliance (SAP): Designing and overseeing technology-enabled risk management and internal controls for SAP S/4 HANA and associated financial systems with an accent on security roles, segregation of duties (SoD), and SOX compliance. Focus on bridging the S/4 finance transformation with post-go-live compliance and implementing a robust risk and control matrix (RCM).

Location: Hybrid (minimum 4 days per week in New York, NY)

Salary: $130,000 - $200,000 yearly

Company

One of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, owning powerhouse brands including NBC, Universal Pictures, and Peacock.

What you will do

• Govern global access control strategy and role design standards for SAP S/4 HANA and associated boundary systems.
• Manage segregation of duties (SoD) risks, identifying and remediating exposures across financial processes.
• Develop and maintain the company-wide Risk Control Matrix (RCM) aligned with SOX and other compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with Global Process Owners (GPOs) and IT teams to ensure risks are mitigated during and after S/4 implementation.
• Act as a trusted advisor for internal/external audits and lead GRC tool evaluations and implementations.
• Integrate AI and continuous control monitoring into the risk and compliance framework.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Information Systems.
• 12+ years of experience, preferably in internal/external audit or Big Four public accounting.
• Deep expertise in SAP S/4 security roles, authorizations, and SoD concepts.
• Strong knowledge of SOX and internal control frameworks such as COSO and COBIT.
• Experience implementing GRC tools.
• Must be based in or able to work from the New York office at least 4 days per week.

Nice to have

• CPA, CIA, and/or CISA professional certification.
• 5+ years of experience in the media industry.
• Experience leading risk and controls activities during an S/4 transformation.
• Expertise in Business Process Controls (BPC) and SAP Fiori security.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement planning with 401(k) eligibility.
• Paid leave and tuition reimbursement.
• Inclusive culture focused on community impact and diversity.