Director, Financial Processes & Control

MSD

. Lead a team of 2 Associate Directors providing compliance support to the US Market Finance team .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeNorth Wales • Pennsylvania • United StatesLead💰 $156,900 - $247,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compliance management, financial oversight, and project management within the pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors. Proven ability to lead teams, facilitate audits, and ensure adherence to financial regulations and internal controls.

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Compliance Activities ManagementFinancial Reporting And AnalysisProject ManagementAudit ProcessesTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Financial Compliance And ControllingFinancial Business PlanningFinancial ModelingCash ManagementChange ManagementCorrective Action ManagementBusiness Decision SupportCompliance Monitoring And ReportingFinancial TrackingAnnual Report Coordination

Soft Skills

Oral And Written Communication SkillsProblem SolvingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalHealthcareSOX ComplianceInternal ControlsGovernment Pricing Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of 2 Associate Directors providing compliance support to the US Market Finance team
Ensure all aspects of the US Market Finance Compliance Plan are met
Facilitate the annual SOX audit with internal and external auditors
Coordinate annual reviews and training on internal controls, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and government pricing policies
Prepare quarterly State of Compliance reports and conduct compliance reviews with US Market Finance and Compliance senior leaders
Manage the quarterly control process and ensure significant matters are identified and evaluated promptly
Provide compliance subject matter expertise on commercial initiatives through cross-functional team participation
Advise on implementation of new projects, systems, and processes to ensure financial data integrity and compliance with SOX and other financial requirements
Identify, investigate, and implement preventative actions for remediation items
Communicate the importance of compliance throughout the organization
Report directly to the US Finance Lead and via dotted line to the Human Health US Compliance Lead

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance
10 years of business experience, preferably pharmaceutical/healthcare-related
Excellent project management, problem solving, and oral and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and lead across functions
Prior management/team leadership experience with proven results
Ability to coordinate
Experience with annual reports
Audit processes
Business decision support
Business management
Cash management
Change management
Compliance activities, monitoring, and reporting
Corrective action management
External audit
Finance and financial analysis
Financial business planning
Financial compliance and controlling
Financial modeling
Financial oversight
Financial reporting and analysis
Financial tracking
Leadership reporting
US and Puerto Rico residency
No visa sponsorship available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Long-term incentive, if applicable
Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
Other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate days
Sick days
Hybrid work arrangement
Accommodation during the application or hiring process
No relocation required