Senior Director, SOX & Internal Controls

WSFS Bank; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSAs/HSAs

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

WSFS Bank seeks a Director of Internal Controls to lead the SOX 404 compliance program, mitigate risks, and promote a culture of accountability. Reporting to the Controller, you will oversee risk assessments, control testing, documentation, and remediation across the organization.

You will build and direct a high-performing team, provide ongoing control education, and partner with business units and auditors to ensure strong internal controls and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field is required.
• CPA, CIA and/or CFSA professional certification is required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience, including leadership roles in auditing, SOX compliance and risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Executive presence and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company’s SOX compliance program, including risk assessments, walkthroughs, control testing, issue identification and remediation, documentation, and certification.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a highly engaged team to deliver objectives and foster a culture of excellence.
• Provide regular reporting on control effectiveness, remediation progress, and emerging risks.
• Develop and deliver education programs to promote internal control culture and accountability across the organization.
• Collaborate with business units to identify opportunities for control enhancement and documentation improvement; implement solutions.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support audit activities.
• Offer oversight on control considerations for new products, services, and systems.
• Monitor regulatory changes and best practices to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as required.

Skills

SOX compliance

Audit leadership

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Project management

Executive presence

Problem solving

Technology leverage

Adaptability

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA

CIA

CFSA

Job description

WSFS Bank seeks a Director of Internal Controls to lead the SOX 404 compliance program, mitigate risks, and promote a culture of accountability. Reporting to the Controller, you will oversee risk assessments, control testing, documentation, and remediation across the organization.

You will build and direct a high-performing team, provide ongoing control education, and partner with business units and auditors to ensure strong internal controls and regulatory compliance.