Director of Financial Controls Compliance

United Community Bank

. Manage the annual and quarterly SOX compliance process, documentation, and assessments .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeGreenville • South Carolina • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in managing SOX compliance processes, internal controls, and financial services regulatory requirements, combined with strong leadership and communication skills to effectively liaise with executives and oversee audit functions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SOX Compliance ManagementInternal Audit/Risk Control ExperienceLeadership and Team ManagementCPA, CIA, CISA CertificationFinancial Services Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Internal ControlsFinancial AnalysisRisk ManagementGAAP KnowledgeCOSO FrameworkPCAOB Auditing StandardsIT General Controls (ITGC)Audit Software ProficiencySOX Compliance SoftwareProject Management

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationCoaching and DevelopmentPerformance Management

Tools & Technologies

VisioPowerPointExcelWordOutlookWDesk

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACIACISAMaster’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesSarbanes-OxleyBanking RegulationsCompliance TrainingDisclosure Committee

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the annual and quarterly SOX compliance process, documentation, and assessments
Lead scoping, process walkthroughs, and assessment of control design and effectiveness
Establish communications with Disclosure Committee executives regarding scoping, assessment progress, control testing, and deficiencies
Oversee remediation of testing deficiencies and evaluate remaining deficiencies
Maintain knowledge of laws and industry guidance for internal controls and financial-services regulatory requirements
Advise business process owners on designing, modifying, and streamlining processes and controls
Develop reports on SOX project status, trends, and deficiency remediation
Liaise between business process owners, Internal Audit, and External Audit
Participate in required compliance training and related training programs, meetings, seminars, and conferences
Manage employees, including coaching, development, and performance management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
At least 10 years of experience with internal audit/risk/control
5+ years of proven leadership experience managing direct reports and executive-level reporting
Professional certification required: CPA, CIA, CISA, or a Master’s degree
Implementation and management experience with end-to-end SOX compliance
Sound understanding of IT general controls (ITGC)
Advanced understanding of financial statements, financial analysis, and business strategies within the financial services industry
Strong knowledge of GAAP, COSO, PCAOB Auditing Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, risk and controls standards, and banking regulations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and WDesk
Knowledge and proficiency in audit software and SOX compliance software
Ability to perform functions with minimal oversight
Project management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Must pass a criminal background and credit check
Schedule flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
Ability to travel up to 10%
Experience with financial statement audits of mid-to-large financial services entities preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions