Director, SOX & Internal Controls

Polaris Inc; Medina (MN); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a seasoned Director of Risk & Controls to steer the global SOX program and ICFR governance.

You will partner across Finance, IT, and operations to embed scalable controls during ERP implementation, lead audits, and drive sustainable risk controls in a fast-growing, global manufacturing environment. You will influence senior leaders, manage third-party partners, and foster accountability across functions while delivering high-quality results and ongoing process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information systems, business, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive professional experience in SOX compliance or internal controls.
• Deep understanding of SOX, ICFR, COSO, and risk-based control governance.
• Experience with public company SOX programs and external audits.
• Knowledge of SAP, GRC, data analytics, and controls technology tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global SOX compliance program including governance, planning, risk assessment, and reporting.
• Maintain and enhance ICFR framework; coordinate annual risk assessments and scoping.
• Lead ERP controls workstream; embed scalable controls in future-state processes and systems.
• Manage SOX calendar, certifications, testing oversight, deficiencies, remediation, and reporting.
• Serve as liaison among management, Internal Audit, and external auditors on SOX matters.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase control effectiveness and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/information systems/business

Tools

SAP

GRC technology

Data analytics

Automation

Job description

Polaris Inc. is seeking a seasoned Director of Risk & Controls to steer the global SOX program and ICFR governance.

You will partner across Finance, IT, and operations to embed scalable controls during ERP implementation, lead audits, and drive sustainable risk controls in a fast-growing, global manufacturing environment. You will influence senior leaders, manage third-party partners, and foster accountability across functions while delivering high-quality results and ongoing process