Internal Controls & Process Documentation Lead

Work arrangement:
Fully remote; must be able to work Eastern Time hours

Engagement:
Interim assignment with potential to convert to a permanent position

Hourly compensation: $80–$95 per hour

Our client is seeking an experienced Internal Controls & Process Documentation Lead to help formalize and organize its processes, policies, and internal controls. Current documentation is informal and spread across multiple locations, and the organization does not yet have a structured risk and controls foundation.

This person will assess existing materials, work with stakeholders to understand how processes operate, and develop clear, consistent documentation to support statutory reporting across multiple countries. The organization manages approximately 40 statutory reports, about half of which are audited.

• Review existing process, policy, and controls documentation across the organization.
• Interview relevant stakeholders to understand current processes and informal controls.
• Organize and document processes and policies in a clear, consistent format.
• Help establish a foundational risk and controls framework, including identifying key risks and related controls.
• Identify documentation gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities to strengthen control practices.
• Support processes related to approximately 40 statutory reports across multiple countries, including reports subject to audit.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and auditors to clarify processes and provide supporting documentation as needed.
• Recommend practical improvements to documentation and control processes.

• Experience in internal controls, risk and controls, process documentation, internal audit, or a related field.
• Experience documenting business processes, policies, and controls.
• Ability to assess informal or decentralized processes and turn them into clear, usable documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder interview skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Experience supporting statutory reporting across multiple countries, or working with audited financial or regulatory reporting processes, is preferred.
• Able to work remotely while maintaining availability during Eastern Time business hours.