Director
ICON · Dublin, Ireland · Hybrid
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Lead the enterprise SOX and internal controls programme, overseeing design, testing, remediation and governance for financial reporting.
Worth knowing: Role requires work with Audit Committee and external auditors
“Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.”
Senior Director - Internal Controls - Dublin - Hybrid ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster. As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers. The Senior Director, Internal Controls provides enterprise leadership for the design, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of the internal control framework over financial reporting. The role supports management in maintaining a robust, sustainable and well-governed control environment aligned with SOX and the COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework. The role leads the second-line internal controls and SOX compliance programme, working closely with Finance leadership, process and control owners, Internal Audit, external audit and other assurance providers. The Senior Director promotes clear accountability, timely escalation and disciplined remediation while helping embed effective controls into day-to-day business processes. Key Responsibilities Lead the enterprise internal controls and SOX compliance programme, including governance, risk assessment, scoping, planning, execution, monitoring and reporting. Develop and maintain a clear internal controls framework, methodology, policies, standards and guidance aligned with SOX and COSO requirements. Oversee the design and transformation of the second-line SOX testing model, including roles, responsibilities, governance and quality expectations. Coordinate annual and quarterly control certification activities and support management’s assessment of internal control over financial reporting. Provide oversight and challenge of control design, implementation and operating effectiveness across key financial and technology processes. Drive consistent documentation standards for process narratives, process flow diagrams risk and control matrices, walkthroughs, design assessments, operating effectiveness testing and test plans, evidence and conclusions. Establish clear reporting and escalation processes for deficiencies, remediation actions, risks and recurring themes. Partner with control owners to strengthen controls and integrate control execution into normal business processes.
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