Titan America
Director of Internal Controls (Norfolk)
Titan America, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
Director of Internal Controls (SoX) and Technical Accounting
Titan America is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented
Director of Internal Controls (SoX) and Technical Accounting
to join our dynamic
Finance team
at our Corporate Headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia. This key role will play a pivotal part in strengthening our internal control environment and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards. Responsibilities will include research and documentation of technical accounting positions in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), collaborating with business process owners across departments and acting as the liaison with internal and external auditors. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with expertise in the design, implementation and remediation of internal controls, as well as strong technical accounting expertise and analytical skills, to contribute to a dynamic and collaborative team.
Position Summary: Reporting directly to the
Vice President of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting,
the Director of Internal Controls (SoX) and Technical Accounting will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing the companys internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), as well as support the Companys technical accounting efforts. This role serves as a critical liaison between business process owners and internal/external auditors to ensure that internal controls are effectively designed, properly documented, and operating efficiently.
Key Responsibilities: Leading the planning, execution, and monitoring of Titan Americas internal controls program, with a focus on compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SoX); Collaborating cross-functionally with process owners to design and implement control activities and ensure appropriate documentation and testing; Identifying, assessing, and assisting in the remediation of control deficiencies, ensuring timely and effective resolution; Managing the companys
balance sheet reconciliation process , driving consistency, accuracy, and accountability across business units; Overseeing the quarterly SoX certification process, ensuring compliance and providing guidance to control owners throughout the organization; Partnering with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits and ensuring alignment on control objectives and expectations; Researching and analyzing technical accounting matters to ensure compliance with IFRS; Ensuring the technical accuracy of all external SEC filings and reports; Monitoring updates to IFRS and statutory regulations and communicating relevant changes to the finance leadership team; Evaluating the impact of new accounting pronouncements on the Companys financial statement; Drafting accounting white papers, position papers, and documentation of the Companys technical accounting positions; Planning and coordinating research of complex accounting issues and leading discussions with external auditors regarding technical conclusions; Maintaining and updating corporate accounting policies to ensure ongoing compliance with IFRS; Supporting the external reporting process to ensure disclosures are complete, accurate, and in compliance with regulatory requirements; Consulting with external auditors on technical accounting matters and disclosure obligations; and Assisting with special projects and providing cross-functional support as needed.
Ideal Candidate Will Have: A strong background in internal controls, financial reporting, or audit experience (public accounting and / or industry experience preferred); In-depth knowledge of SoX compliance and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO); Experience with internal control design, operating effectiveness and remediation solutions; Excellent project management and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence across functions and levels; A proactive, analytical mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence; and Technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
Responsibilities include: Performing project management-related functions supporting the company-wide ICFR program; Proactively driving the process to evaluate financial and reporting risks and identifying relevant controls for testing by internal and external auditors; Assisting in the maintenance of the companys risk and control matrix, mapping financial statement risks to relevant assertions and controls; Preparing and maintaining internal control documentation on behalf of management, as well as managing third parties; Coordinating with business process owners to maintain and improve process narratives and/or flowcharts; Overseeing and managing the Companys balance sheet reconciliation review process to ensure timely completion by business process/control owners; Providing project management support to business process/control owners related to the execution and audit of internal controls; Acting as the primary liaison with both internal and external auditors for the testing of internal controls; Reviewing internal control testing performed by internal audit to ensure compliance with applicable testing standards; Participating in internal projects for new systems, processes, or SEC requirements to ensure appropriate consideration of SoX and internal controls; Examining and evaluating System and Organization Controls 1 (SOC 1) reports to ensure controls are designed and implemented at third-party vendors; Coordinating with business process/control owners in the evaluation of control deficiencies to ensure appropriate remediation steps are taken when applicable; Researching and documenting technical accounting positions in compliance with IFRS; Collaborating with business process owners across departments; and Serving as the liaison with internal and external auditors.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting; CPA certification preferred; 6+ years of accounting and / or auditing experience with a public company with a focus on internal control design and operating effectiveness; Experience in conducting audit testing of internal controls or in overseeing internal controls; Familiarity with the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) framework, SEC reporting and SoX; Strong analytical, technical and computer skills; Attention to details, including regular follow-up on action items; Ability to manage people, influence stakeholders, drive deadlines, work in a fast-paced team environment and execute multiple tasks / responsibilities; Experience writing and reviewing technical accounting memorandums; Strong experience and working knowledge of IFRS accounting standards; Strong analytical, technical and computer skills; Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization; and Experience with Workiva, Blackline or other automated audit / accounting solutions is a plus.
About Titan America Titan America LLC (NYSE: TTAM), a TITAN Group Company, is one of the premier producers of cement and building materials in the eastern United States and the North American subsidiary of the TITAN Group. With a history spanning over 100 years, Titan America has consistently delivered innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable solutions. Our comprehensive portfolioincluding cement, aggregates, fly ash, ready-mix concrete, and specialty admixturesserves diverse customer needs across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure markets.
Success begins with hiring the right people to partner with us as we grow and develop our businesses. People are central to everything we do. Join us in shaping the future of building materials with innovation, excellence, and sustainability at our core. Explore more about Titan America's transformative impact by visiting
www.titanamerica.com
.
Titan America is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented
Director of Internal Controls (SoX) and Technical Accounting
to join our dynamic
Finance team
at our Corporate Headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia. This key role will play a pivotal part in strengthening our internal control environment and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards. Responsibilities will include research and documentation of technical accounting positions in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), collaborating with business process owners across departments and acting as the liaison with internal and external auditors. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with expertise in the design, implementation and remediation of internal controls, as well as strong technical accounting expertise and analytical skills, to contribute to a dynamic and collaborative team.
Position Summary: Reporting directly to the
Vice President of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting,
the Director of Internal Controls (SoX) and Technical Accounting will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing the companys internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), as well as support the Companys technical accounting efforts. This role serves as a critical liaison between business process owners and internal/external auditors to ensure that internal controls are effectively designed, properly documented, and operating efficiently.
Key Responsibilities: Leading the planning, execution, and monitoring of Titan Americas internal controls program, with a focus on compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SoX); Collaborating cross-functionally with process owners to design and implement control activities and ensure appropriate documentation and testing; Identifying, assessing, and assisting in the remediation of control deficiencies, ensuring timely and effective resolution; Managing the companys
balance sheet reconciliation process , driving consistency, accuracy, and accountability across business units; Overseeing the quarterly SoX certification process, ensuring compliance and providing guidance to control owners throughout the organization; Partnering with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits and ensuring alignment on control objectives and expectations; Researching and analyzing technical accounting matters to ensure compliance with IFRS; Ensuring the technical accuracy of all external SEC filings and reports; Monitoring updates to IFRS and statutory regulations and communicating relevant changes to the finance leadership team; Evaluating the impact of new accounting pronouncements on the Companys financial statement; Drafting accounting white papers, position papers, and documentation of the Companys technical accounting positions; Planning and coordinating research of complex accounting issues and leading discussions with external auditors regarding technical conclusions; Maintaining and updating corporate accounting policies to ensure ongoing compliance with IFRS; Supporting the external reporting process to ensure disclosures are complete, accurate, and in compliance with regulatory requirements; Consulting with external auditors on technical accounting matters and disclosure obligations; and Assisting with special projects and providing cross-functional support as needed.
Ideal Candidate Will Have: A strong background in internal controls, financial reporting, or audit experience (public accounting and / or industry experience preferred); In-depth knowledge of SoX compliance and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO); Experience with internal control design, operating effectiveness and remediation solutions; Excellent project management and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence across functions and levels; A proactive, analytical mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence; and Technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
Responsibilities include: Performing project management-related functions supporting the company-wide ICFR program; Proactively driving the process to evaluate financial and reporting risks and identifying relevant controls for testing by internal and external auditors; Assisting in the maintenance of the companys risk and control matrix, mapping financial statement risks to relevant assertions and controls; Preparing and maintaining internal control documentation on behalf of management, as well as managing third parties; Coordinating with business process owners to maintain and improve process narratives and/or flowcharts; Overseeing and managing the Companys balance sheet reconciliation review process to ensure timely completion by business process/control owners; Providing project management support to business process/control owners related to the execution and audit of internal controls; Acting as the primary liaison with both internal and external auditors for the testing of internal controls; Reviewing internal control testing performed by internal audit to ensure compliance with applicable testing standards; Participating in internal projects for new systems, processes, or SEC requirements to ensure appropriate consideration of SoX and internal controls; Examining and evaluating System and Organization Controls 1 (SOC 1) reports to ensure controls are designed and implemented at third-party vendors; Coordinating with business process/control owners in the evaluation of control deficiencies to ensure appropriate remediation steps are taken when applicable; Researching and documenting technical accounting positions in compliance with IFRS; Collaborating with business process owners across departments; and Serving as the liaison with internal and external auditors.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting; CPA certification preferred; 6+ years of accounting and / or auditing experience with a public company with a focus on internal control design and operating effectiveness; Experience in conducting audit testing of internal controls or in overseeing internal controls; Familiarity with the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) framework, SEC reporting and SoX; Strong analytical, technical and computer skills; Attention to details, including regular follow-up on action items; Ability to manage people, influence stakeholders, drive deadlines, work in a fast-paced team environment and execute multiple tasks / responsibilities; Experience writing and reviewing technical accounting memorandums; Strong experience and working knowledge of IFRS accounting standards; Strong analytical, technical and computer skills; Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization; and Experience with Workiva, Blackline or other automated audit / accounting solutions is a plus.
About Titan America Titan America LLC (NYSE: TTAM), a TITAN Group Company, is one of the premier producers of cement and building materials in the eastern United States and the North American subsidiary of the TITAN Group. With a history spanning over 100 years, Titan America has consistently delivered innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable solutions. Our comprehensive portfolioincluding cement, aggregates, fly ash, ready-mix concrete, and specialty admixturesserves diverse customer needs across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure markets.
Success begins with hiring the right people to partner with us as we grow and develop our businesses. People are central to everything we do. Join us in shaping the future of building materials with innovation, excellence, and sustainability at our core. Explore more about Titan America's transformative impact by visiting
www.titanamerica.com
.