Director, SOX & Internal Controls Excellence

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

Job summary

Polaris Inc. in Medina, MN is seeking a Director, Risk & Controls to lead the global SOX program and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.

You will own governance, risk assessment, and continuous improvement, partnering across Finance, IT, and business units while guiding ERP controls through a major implementation. This executive role offers broad ownership, executive reporting, and collaboration with external auditors, with travel up to 15% and a competitive package designed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information systems, business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive professional experience in SOX compliance, internal controls, public accounting, internal audit, controllership, risk management, or related field.
• CPA/CIA/CISA or other relevant professional certification preferred.
• Travel up to 15% to international locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global SOX compliance program, including governance, planning, risk assessment, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• Maintain and enhance Internal Control over Financial Reporting framework and vary SOX scoping activities.
• Lead ERP controls workstream for the ERP implementation with cross-functional collaboration.
• Manage the SOX calendar, certifications, testing oversight, deficiency evaluation, remediation, and reporting.
• Serve as primary liaison among management, Internal Audit, and external auditors regarding governance and SOX matters.
• Identify financial reporting risks and design practical, sustainable controls with business leaders.
• Oversee third-party consultants supporting the SOX program and ERP controls workstream.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase control effectiveness and efficiency.
• Promote accountability and risk awareness across functions and geographies.

Skills

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Technical Expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

GRC technology

Data analytics

Job description

Polaris Inc. in Medina, MN is seeking a Director, Risk & Controls to lead the global SOX program and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.

You will own governance, risk assessment, and continuous improvement, partnering across Finance, IT, and business units while guiding ERP controls through a major implementation. This executive role offers broad ownership, executive reporting, and collaboration with external auditors, with travel up to 15% and a competitive package designed