Regional Internal Control & Compliance Officer – Americas

Seco Tools

Regional internal control officer supporting compliance, governance, and risk management for Seco’s metal-cutting solutions business. Coordinating control testing, audits, action plans, and stakeholder remediation across international entities.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in internal controls, compliance, and risk management, with a strong focus on control design, testing, and documentation. Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders across diverse functions and cultures while maintaining integrity and attention to detail.

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Internal Control ManagementCompliance GovernanceRisk Management PracticesControl DocumentationStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Internal ControlComplianceAuditRisk ManagementControl DesignControl TestingControl MatricesGovernanceControl DocumentationAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationPresentation SkillsProactive MindsetCollaborationInfluencing Skills

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing CompaniesInternational SettingGovernanceRisk ManagementCompliance Awareness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support entities across the Americas region in maintaining effective internal controls, compliance, governance, and risk management practices
Act as a key regional contact for internal control leads, process owners, and leadership
Ensure alignment with policies and procedures while strengthening compliance awareness
Support other regions depending on business needs
Report to the Head of Internal Control and Compliance
Support entities in performing internal controls according to defined control designs and risk and control matrices
Guide stakeholders in improving internal control maturity, effectiveness, and documentation
Participate in self-assessments, control testing, and walkthroughs for new or updated controls
Monitor internal audit and control action plans and ensure timely, effective closure
Coordinate internal control testing and audit activities as a bridge between entities and global functions
Review compliance actions and status, identify gaps, and support remediation, training, and awareness initiatives
Engage with stakeholders across functions and cultures and influence progress without direct authority

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in accounting, finance, law, business administration, auditing, or a closely relevant discipline
Experience in internal control, compliance, audit, or risk management
Preferably experience in manufacturing companies
Strong understanding of control design, testing, and follow-up
Experience with control documentation such as control matrices
Strong communication and presentation skills to convey risks and action plans clearly
Structured approach to governance and risk management
Experience working in an international setting
Ability to engage stakeholders across functions and cultures
Proactive and analytical mindset
Integrity and attention to detail
Ability to collaborate, influence, and build trust across teams without direct authority
English-language resume and cover letter required
Willingness to travel occasionally within the region

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote position with a flexible location
Opportunity to work in an international environment
Collaboration with global functions and teams across different cultures
Personality and logic test process intended to support objective assessment
Open and fair recruitment process