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WPP · 11 hours ago

Regional Director, Risk & Controls

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$100K/yr - $230K/yr

WPP is the creative transformation company, dedicated to using creativity for better futures. The North America Regional Director, Risk & Controls will lead risk management and internal controls across the NA region, ensuring compliance and enhancing operational effectiveness.

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Responsibilities

Leading WPP's SOX program across NA, ensuring compliance and effective internal controls over financial reporting and operations

Driving continuous improvement by performing risk assessment and controls framework within NA, ensuring its effectiveness and relevance

Developing and delivering regulatory and compliance training programs to enhance understanding and adherence across NA

Lead the transformation and implementation of best practices in control designs across the NA organization

Enhance the design and implementation of controls and processes within NA, strengthening their effectiveness and efficiency

Provide support and guidance for remediation efforts across the region, ensuring timely and effective resolution of control deficiencies

Collaborate on control matters related to non-financial reporting that fall within RCG's wider remit as defined, ensuring NA is compliant with regulatory requirements

Identify digital compliance solutions and develop online tools to become more efficient

Qualification

SOX Program LeadershipRisk AssessmentInternal ControlsProfessional CertificationAudit ExperienceChange ManagementLeadership SkillsStrategic ThinkingCollaboration

Required

Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent

Significant internal and/or external audit experience, demonstrating a strong foundation in audit principles and practices, preferably in a senior role within a fast-paced environment

Strong background in risk assessment and controls, with a proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks. Process narrative and risk & control matrices documentation experience

Demonstrated leadership and management skills, with experience leading and developing high-performing teams. Strong and proven leadership

Smart and strategic with a collaborative and team-first mindset. Initiative to think about the bigger picture and downstream impact

Proven track record of influencing change. Large company process reengineering and change management experience for systems implementations a plus