Global Internal Controls Leader — ICFR & Governance

Summit Polymers; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers seeks a Global Internal Controls Lead to shape and enhance its financial governance across domestic and international operations. This hands-on leader will partner with executives to build scalable controls and ensure integrity in financial reporting.

You will develop, test, and monitor ICFR, RACM, and related policies while coordinating audits and remediation efforts. A CPA/CIA/CISA is preferred, with strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in public accounting, internal controls, or internal audit.
• Experience designing, implementing, or enhancing internal control environments.
• Experience supporting multi-entity/global organizations; CPA/CIA/CISA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the ICFR framework across domestic and international operations.
• Design, document, implement and test key internal controls with process owners.
• Develop and maintain standardized control documentation, methodologies, and governance practices.
• Coordinate global US GAAP audits, statutory audits, and internal audits; liaise with external auditors.
• Oversee the Global RACM and risk-based control initiatives in partnership with finance leadership.
• Draft enterprise-wide policies for Finance, Travel & Expense, Inventory, Treasury, and high-risk activities.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to embed strong controls in day-to-day processes.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

ICFR

COSO framework

Enterprise risk assessment

Financial statement audits

Policy development

Account reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Workflow automation

Data analytics

Job description

Summit Polymers seeks a Global Internal Controls Lead to shape and enhance its financial governance across domestic and international operations. This hands-on leader will partner with executives to build scalable controls and ensure integrity in financial reporting.

You will develop, test, and monitor ICFR, RACM, and related policies while coordinating audits and remediation efforts. A CPA/CIA/CISA is preferred, with strong communication and project management skills.