Associate Director, Global Technology Internal Controls & Compliance
Location: Orlando, FL (hybrid)
Glocomms are partnered with a global leading in the hospitality industry on an exciting journey to modernize technical products and platforms across the enterprise. We are searching for an Associate Director, Global Technology Internal Controls & Compliance, who is a tenured leader with experience in areas of technical upgrading and transformation, business management, and team leadership.
The Associate Director of Global Technology Internal Controls & Compliance is responsible for overseeing daily audit and compliance functions related to SOX and the Internal Controls Program. As a trusted expert and key collaborator, this individual partners with teams such as Internal Audit, External Audit firms, Global Technology Leadership, Legal, Data Privacy, and others across the organization. Key duties involve providing strategic leadership and working with the Internal Controls & Compliance team to streamline audit efforts.
Candidates must be highly knowledgeable in IT General Controls and Automated Application Controls, with a focus on Change Management, Computer Operations, and Logical Security, all crucial to the firms SOX compliance. The position involves leading a team of Controls Managers, fostering control ownership, driving accountability, and ensuring compliance activities align with the SOX audit program.
Candidates should also be proficient in industry-leading frameworks such as COBIT, NIST Cybersecurity, COSO, and others, supporting the IT Controls assurance program. The role may also include contributing to strategic transformation efforts and identifying opportunities for improvement to the Global Technology Internal Compliance Leader. As a leader within Global Technology, the Associate Director will maintain critical relationships and help drive the success of the compliance program.
Job Specifications:
- Develop and implement operating plans and efficient business processes for the department, ensuring alignment with the broader functional strategy.
- Manage business processes and projects by setting priorities, defining measurable objectives, and monitoring progress. Report on outcomes and influences cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Respond to business requests with moderate risk or broader departmental impact, providing alternative solutions and leveraging organizational resources to resolve issues.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to self-reflection and continuous improvement, identifying areas for growth in leadership performance and independently enhancing skills and knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Global Technology Internal Controls Owners to manage business risks and processes, supporting leadership in executing and maintaining effective compliance strategies.
- Identify opportunities for optimizing internal controls processes across the organization's technology infrastructure and application controls.
- Provide expert guidance, oversight, and strategic direction on internal controls, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and company policies.
- Act as the primary point of contact for audit and compliance engagements, including SOX control walkthroughs, testing, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Proactively engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and data protection requirements.
- Apply critical thinking and expert knowledge of audit regulations, industry standards, applicable laws, and best practices to drive effective decision-making and solutions.
