Head of Compliance & Internal Controls

Lindt; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindt is seeking a Compliance & Internal Control Manager to lead SOX compliance, risk assessments, and control testing from our Boston or Stratham offices. This hybrid role requires three days on-site weekly, partnering with Finance, Legal and Internal Audit to strengthen governance and accurate financial reporting.

You will design, monitor and remediate control deficiencies, support external audits, and oversee regulatory reporting, policy updates and ERP controls across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• CPA license required; active status preferred.
• Experience with SOX, internal controls testing and risk assessments.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the company’s compliance and internal control environment.
• Lead risk assessments and control testing, drive remediation, support audits.
• Design, implement and monitor internal control frameworks and policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal audit on control findings and remediation.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and governance across business units.

Skills

Excel

ERP systems

SAP

COSO

SOX

US GAAP

IFRS

Audit methodologies

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Accounting

CPA

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Lindt is seeking a Compliance & Internal Control Manager to lead SOX compliance, risk assessments, and control testing from our Boston or Stratham offices. This hybrid role requires three days on-site weekly, partnering with Finance, Legal and Internal Audit to strengthen governance and accurate financial reporting.

You will design, monitor and remediate control deficiencies, support external audits, and oversee regulatory reporting, policy updates and ERP controls across the organization.