Finance Internal Controls Program Leader - Remote (Newark, DE, US, 19714-9236)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced leader in internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) with strong technical expertise in SAP to join our team. In this role, you will lead the global implementation of ICFR, including control design, rationalization, and standardization. This role will provide ongoing oversight and guidance while partnering closely with Accounting Leadership to ensure long-term sustainability. As Gore is a private company, the ICFR program is a relatively new initiative, and we have taken the opportunity to rationalize and automate our controls where we can. The approach will emphasize maintaining sound financial practices while avoiding the excessive requirements often associated with public company compliance. 

This is a remote position, and you can work from home in most locations within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of the company’s ICFR compliance program
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls related to financial reporting, with a strong focus on SAP-based processes and systems
• Collaborate with business, IT, Finance, and IA to identify, assess, and mitigate control risks within SAP and related business processes
• Coordinate cross-functionally and provide oversight of key SAP access management controls
• Evaluate changes in the SAP environment (upgrades, new modules, process changes) for ICFR impact and coordinate appropriate control adjustments in Auditboard
• Provide oversight for control remediation activities, ensuring timely resolution of control deficiencies
• Provide stakeholders with training and guidance on ICFR compliance, internal controls, and SAP system controls, and support change management to help establish a formal controls environment
• Prepare and present reports on ICFR compliance status, key risks, and remediation progress to senior Leadership
• Maintain Risk and Control Matrix in Auditboard and launch program workstreams, self-assessments etc
• Liaise with external auditors as appropriate

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience managing ICFR programs
• Knowledge across manual business controls, ITGCs and automated controls
• Experience with sox management tools
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, COSO framework, and external audit methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel up to 15%

Desired Qualifications

• Extensive technical expertise in SAP environments, including configuration, security, and control design is preferred
• Experience working with external auditors and regulatory bodies is highly desirable
• Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA, ACA, CIA) preferred

This position offers a remote work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed.  Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore’s work arrangement policies. 

*Note: In the United States, restrictions exist for remote work from Alaska, Hawaii and Rhode Island. 

What We Offer

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow. We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws. Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.