Senior Compliance Manager

Branch Manager, Finance & Accounting Talent Solutions at Addison Group

The Senior Compliance Manager will play a critical leadership role within the Accounting function of a global, publicly traded manufacturing organization. This position is responsible for overseeing SOX compliance, internal controls, and enterprise risk management, while also serving as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for process improvement initiatives across the organization.

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• Annual Bonus
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SOX Compliance & Internal Controls (Primary Focus)

• Lead the company’s global SOX compliance program, including planning, execution, documentation, testing, remediation, and reporting.
• Own and continuously enhance the internal control framework to ensure compliance with SOX, SEC, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to coordinate audits, walkthroughs, testing, and remediation efforts.
• Evaluate control deficiencies, assess risk levels, and drive timely and sustainable remediation plans.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices, and assess their impact on the organization.
• Prepare and present compliance updates, risk assessments, and key findings to senior management.
• Support enterprise risk management (ERM) activities, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify operational, financial, and compliance risks across global operations.
• Assist in developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and governance frameworks that strengthen risk awareness and accountability.

Process Improvement & Advisory Support (Secondary Focus)

• Act as a process improvement subject matter expert, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, scalability, and control effectiveness.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, and Operations to improve business processes, including close, reporting, and transaction cycles.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and process transformations by ensuring controls are appropriately designed and embedded.
• Provide advisory guidance on best practices related to internal controls, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Drive a culture of compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA required).
• Minimum of 8–12 years of relevant experience
  , with a strong foundation in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm strongly preferred).
• Prior experience working with large, publicly traded companies
  , preferably within a global or manufacturing environment.
• Deep knowledge of SOX, internal controls, and regulatory requirements for public companies.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with auditors and senior leadership.
• Proven ability to balance compliance rigor with practical, value-added process improvement.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed organization.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience supporting international operations and multi-entity environments.
• Exposure to ERP systems and financial process automation.
• Track record of leading or contributing to transformation or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and influencing without direct authority.

Travel

• 20% travel
  , including international travel, to support global operations and compliance activities.

Director

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing

Manufacturing