Global SOX & Internal Controls Director

Elanco in; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns (US)

8-week parental leave

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

401K matching up to 6%

Job summary

Elanco, a global leader in animal health, seeks a Senior Director to lead the Global Sarbanes-Oxley (SOx) Compliance Program and provide internal control consultation from its Indianapolis headquarters. The role involves managing risk, coordinating with EY, CAS, IT, and process owners, and guiding major corporate activities through SOx controls.

The position emphasizes implementing new requirements (including AI/automation), leading the annual control assessment, and driving process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and CPA/CA
• 8+ years of work experience and 4+ years in public accounting
• Strong knowledge of financial processes (O2C, P2P, RTR, Treasury, Manufacturing) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
• No sponsorship expected for visa status (H-1B/TN) for this role

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the Global SOx Compliance Program and annual plan
• Lead SOx Steering Committee and coordinate with CAS/EY
• Advise on SOx impacts of acquisitions, divestitures and ERP implementations
• Support process improvement, data analytics, and control automation initiatives
• Lead and develop the FCO team and mentor staff

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA or Chartered Accountant

Tools

SAP

Job description

Elanco, a global leader in animal health, seeks a Senior Director to lead the Global Sarbanes-Oxley (SOx) Compliance Program and provide internal control consultation from its Indianapolis headquarters. The role involves managing risk, coordinating with EY, CAS, IT, and process owners, and guiding major corporate activities through SOx controls.

The position emphasizes implementing new requirements (including AI/automation), leading the annual control assessment, and driving process improvements