Associate Director - Accounting Operations and Financial Controls

Join Lilly’s Corporate Financial Reporting team to support internal controls and external reporting across North and Central Americas.

• Lead regional and corporate SOx compliance efforts through a period of significant transformation in technology and financial processes.
• Challenge existing models, anticipate control risk in new and dynamic processes, and serve as a partnering expert in risk and controls to finance, business and technology leaders.
• Develop or review SOx assessment programs, help business partners identify key risks and controls, and evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Ensure consistency and standardization of control activities while remaining agile and monitoring for SOx requirements.
• Evaluate control deficiencies in accordance with SEC Guidance for Management and advise process and control owners on internal control enhancements or needed process changes.
• Train new or existing processes and control owners on the internal control compliance process and stay current on PCAOB and SEC guidance.
• Serve as the U.S. lead for the SOx Steering Committee and the primary liaison with internal and external auditors.
• Prepare and review portions of the annual report, quarterly SEC filings, earnings releases, investor workbook and related investor presentations.
• Prepare quarterly Audit Committee results presentations and tie‑out packets confirming accuracy and consistency of financial results.
• Serve as a critical collaborator on the Press Release Disclosure Committee, which includes Investor Relations, SEC Legal, Accounting and Communications.
• Lead or assist with other special project work as identified.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of six years’ work experience in audit, SOx compliance, and/or financial accounting and reporting.
• Current CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis;
  Lilly does not sponsor work authorization or visas.

• Additional degrees or experience in information technology, process transformation, risk mitigation and controls consulting.
• Public accounting experience.
• Solid technical accounting background with knowledge of current U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to process improvement and organizational effectiveness.
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to adapt to evolving regulatory and business environments.
• Experience with automation and AI initiatives.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to innovate and identify creative solutions.
• Strong business‑partnering skills and willingness to challenge when necessary.
• Experience with large, multinational corporations.

• Annual salary range: $127,500 – $187,000.
• Eligible for company‑sponsored 401(k) and pension.
• Vacation benefits and paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription‑drug coverage.
• Flexible benefits such as health‑care and dependent‑day‑care flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Well‑being benefits, including an employee assistance program, fitness benefits and employee clubs and activities.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, nationality, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.