Director of Internal Controls

Titan America; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier building materials company in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking a Director of Internal Controls to oversee internal controls over financial reporting, ensuring compliance with SOX. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in internal controls and auditing, with over 10 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Responsibilities include leading the internal controls program, collaborating with process owners, and managing audits. This role offers the opportunity to influence and drive improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting and auditing experience with a public company focusing on internal control.
• Familiarity with COSO framework and SOX compliance.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and influence across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of the internal controls program for SOX compliance.
• Collaborate with process owners to design and implement control activities.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliation process for accuracy.

Skills

Internal Controls

Financial Reporting

Audit Experience

Project Management

Analytical Mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA Certification

Tools

Blackline

Job description

Titan America LLC (NYSE: TTAM), a TITAN Group Company, is one of the premier producers of cement and building materials in the eastern United States and the North American subsidiary of the TITAN Group. With a history spanning over 100 years, Titan America has consistently delivered innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable solutions. Our comprehensive portfolio—including cement, aggregates, fly ash, ready-mix concrete, and specialty admixtures—serves diverse customer needs across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure markets.

Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer and workingclosely with the Vice President of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting, the Director of Internal Controls will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing the company’s internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). This role serves as a critical liaison between business process owners and internal/external auditors to ensure that internal controls are effectively designed, properly documented, and operating efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of Titan America’s internal controls program, with a focus on compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with process owners to design and implement control activities and ensure appropriate documentation and testing.
• Identify, assess, and assist in the remediation of control deficiencies, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Manage the company’s balance sheet reconciliation process, driving consistency, accuracy, and accountability across business units.
• Oversee the quarterly SOX certification process, ensuring compliance and providing guidance to control owners throughout the organization.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits and ensure alignment on control objectives and expectations.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A strong background in internal controls, financial reporting, or audit (public accounting or industry experience preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Excellent project management and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence across functions and levels.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing project management-related functions supporting the Company-wide ICFR program;
• Proactively driving the process to evaluate financial and reporting risks and identify relevant controls for testing by internal and external auditors;
• Assisting in the maintenance of the Company’s risk and control matrix, mapping financial statement risks to relevant assertions and controls;
• Preparing and maintaining internal control documentation on behalf of management, as well as managing 3rd parties;
• Coordinating with business process owners to maintain and improve process narratives and / or flowcharts;
• Overseeing and managing the Company’s balance sheet reconciliation review process to ensure timely completion by business process / control owners;
• Providing project management support to business process / control owners as it relates to the execution and audit of internal controls;
• Acting as the primary liaison with both internal and external auditors for the testing of internal controls;
• Reviewing internal control testing performed by internal audit to ensure compliance with applicable testing standards;
• Participating in internal projects for new systems, processes or SEC requirements to ensure appropriate consideration of SOX and internal controls;
• Examining and evaluating System and Organizational Controls 1 (“SOC 1”) reports to ensure controls are designed and implemented at third party vendors; and
• Coordinating with business process / control owners in the evaluation of control deficiencies to ensure appropriate remediation steps are taken when applicable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting;
• CPA certification preferred;
• 10+ years of accounting and / or auditing experience with a public company with a focus on internal control design and operating effectiveness;
• Experience in conducting audit testing of internal controls or in overseeing internal controls;
• Familiarity with the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) framework, SEC reporting and SOX;
• Strong analytical, technical and computer skills;
• Attention to details, including regular follow-up on action items;
• Ability to manage people, influence stakeholders, drive deadlines, work in a fast-paced team environment and execute multiple tasks / responsibilities; and
• Experience with Blackline or other automated audit / accounting solutions is a plus.

Success begins with hiring the right people to partner with us as we grow and develop our businesses. People are central to everything we do. It is through their efforts and talents that Titan has been successful for over 100 years. Learn more about us at www.titanamerica.com. EOE/AA-M/F/H/V