Strategy and Reporting Lead (Global Financial Controls)

Location: Chicago, IL; hybrid work between the office and home. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Salary: $114,700–$194,900 USD annually, plus benefits and potential discretionary bonus.

Company

hirify.global provides wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking services to individuals, families, corporations, and institutions.

What you will do

• Lead SOX scoping, deficiency aggregation analysis, and certification oversight.
• Administer, implement, and maintain the Global Financial Controls management tool.
• Review audit reports for potential impacts on SOX and SOC programs and coordinate with external auditors.
• Drive modernization, continuous improvement, automation opportunities, and alignment with strategic business initiatives.
• Support control testing, peak-season program deliverables, training, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Act as Secretary for the Controls Committee, preparing meeting materials and minutes for executive-level leadership.

Requirements

• 10+ years of financial services experience in a full-time or contractor capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of SOX or internal controls, with experience in internal audit, SOX, or related control programs.
• College or university degree.
• Excellent oral and written communication, organization, flexibility, and ability to work with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• CPA or CIA certification is highly preferred.
• U.S. work authorization without employment-based visa sponsorship is required.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or MBA.
• Experience with an internal control tool and prior system implementation.
• Experience in modernization, automation, or process efficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Balanced hybrid working model with time split between the office and home.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) and pension.
• Medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, disability, life, and accident insurance.
• Paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, and other well-being benefits.
• Flexible and collaborative work culture with opportunities for internal movement and access to senior leaders.
• Inclusive workplace and community-focused philanthropy programs.