Director, Financial Controls & SOX Compliance

MSD Malaysia; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a Director of Financial Processes & Control for a hybrid role based in Upper Gwynedd, PA. You will lead a small team to ensure US Market Finance compliance, coordinate SOX audits, and drive governance over controls, policies, and training across cross-functional teams.

The role requires 10+ years in finance, preferably in pharma/healthcare, with strong leadership and communication skills. Hybrid work, competitive benefits, and annual incentives are included.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance required.
• 10 years of business experience, preferably pharma/healthcare.
• MBA preferred for higher-level strategy and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 2 Associate Directors to provide US Market Finance compliance oversight.
• Manage SOX audit coordination with internal and external auditors.
• Oversee controls, training, certifications, and remediation activities.
• Advise on projects/systems to ensure financial integrity and SOX compliance.
• Communicate compliance importance across the organization.

Skills

SOX compliance

Audit coordination

Financial controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

BS/BA in Accounting or Finance

MBA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Finance systems & reporting

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a Director of Financial Processes & Control for a hybrid role based in Upper Gwynedd, PA. You will lead a small team to ensure US Market Finance compliance, coordinate SOX audits, and drive governance over controls, policies, and training across cross-functional teams.

The role requires 10+ years in finance, preferably in pharma/healthcare, with strong leadership and communication skills. Hybrid work, competitive benefits, and annual incentives are included.