SOX Controls Leader

HP France

Controls & Compliance Hub SOX Controls Leader responsible for overseeing internal controls and compliance at HP. Developing control processes and managing compliance strategies effectively across the organization.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeSpring • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops and oversees first and second line of defense for key mega processes like Order to Cash & Channel Sales Incentives (Contra)
Responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of control gaps and looks for ways to ensure the end-to-end suite of controls appropriately manages the key risks with robust processes while balancing efficiency
Drives ongoing evaluation of the control environment to review the efficiency and effectiveness of controls and ongoing improvements
Provides guidance on compliance matters and identifies hidden risks or non-conformity issues
Reviews the work of global control owners to identify compliance issues and provides advice, training and assistance with developing remediation plans
Partners with management, the internal audit function and external auditor as an independent team to facilitate successful control testing outcomes
Manages highly complex global projects or initiatives
Develops plans, designs implementation roadmaps and communication plans, and ensures delivery of specific finance initiatives
Typically partners with internal clients at the Director-level or above
Keeps abreast of regulatory developments within the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance and controls space
Drives adherence to regulations in all aspects and levels of business
Stays abreast of cross-functional/cross-organizational programs. Brings strategic insights in dealing with complex strategic issues
Prepares reports for executive management and various stakeholders, as needed
Ensures timely and effective delivery of programs under scope
Understands implications of control failures, and helps to identify alternate controls and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

First-level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred
Typically has 10+ years of work experience, preferably in financial management, internal audit, accounting, or a related field
Certified compliance professional certification (e.g. CPA, Chartered Accountant, etc) is a plus
Strong understanding of SOX processes, regulations, risk management and compliance frameworks
Proven experience as controls leader or auditor
Advanced knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment as it relates to internal audit, including emerging legislation, auditing standards and accounting principles.
Excellent communication, influence and presentation skills which can adapt to a wide variety of audiences
Superior understanding of end-to-end processes involved in supporting accounting and compliance principles; ability to provide compliance and finance consultation to senior leaders within area of expertise
Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping along with business acumen partnered with a dedication to compliance and legality
An analytical mind able to “see” the complexities of procedures and regulations
Superior quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
Excellent project management, process design and prioritization skills, combined with diligence and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to coordinate teams across geographies and functions
Strong leadership, consulting, influence, negotiation conflict resolution skills
Ability to apply management core competencies in working with both internal clients and external partnerships
Exceptional financial and business acumen; in-depth business and industry knowledge.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
Voluntary disclosure of information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.

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Hard Skills & Tools

SOX processesrisk managementcompliance frameworksinternal auditaccounting principlescontrol designcontrol testingfinancial managementreporting proceduresprocess design

Soft Skills

communication skillsinfluence skillspresentation skillsanalytical skillsproject managementattention to detailinterpersonal skillsleadership skillsnegotiation skillsconflict resolution skills

Certifications

CPAChartered AccountantCertified compliance professional