Associate Director, Audit, Risk and Control (ARC)

Location: Remote role associated with Carlsbad, California, United States. International travel may be required, mainly to the EU and U.S.; candidates may be asked to travel twice during the six-month assignment.

Company

hirify.global is a global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines for serious diseases, with a headquarters in Dublin, Ireland and operations in multiple countries.

What you will do

• Manage the company’s SOX 404 program, including control design evaluation, operating-effectiveness testing, remediation oversight, and management reporting.
• Continue the 2026 SOX strategy and methodology and support planning for the 2027 program.
• Coordinate audit activities with external auditors and serve as the key audit representative.
• Lead the SOX team, manage deadlines, and communicate results, issues, and remediation plans to executive management.
• Modernize internal control and audit processes through automation, analytics, and technology enablement.
• Deliver risk-based internal audits and lead assigned enterprise risk assessments.

Requirements

• Progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, risk management, or compliance, including SOX 404 program management.
• Leadership experience managing teams, developing talent, and influencing senior executives.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field; a graduate business, finance, or accounting qualification is required.
• Qualified accountant credentials such as CPA, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA are required; CPA, CIA, CISA, or CRMA certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience partnering with external auditors and cross-functional leaders in a public or highly regulated company.
• Competence with Microsoft Excel, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage complex projects under tight deadlines.

Culture & Benefits

• Six-month fixed-term full-time assignment.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan and flexible paid vacation are available.
• International travel may be required across EU and U.S. locations.