AVP, Internal Controls

Job Title: Associate Vice President of Internal Controls

Reports To: VP of Finance

Effective Date: Immediately

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Associate Vice President of internal controls is responsible for overseeing the organization’s compliance with the COSO control framework, ensuring robust internal controls over financial reporting, and managing control related audits and documentation. This role involves developing and maintaining COSO frameworks, collaborating with internal and external auditors, and providing strategic guidance to senior leadership on risk management and regulatory compliance.

Education:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

·       CPA, CIA, or CISA certification strongly preferred.

Experience:

·       Minimum of 10 years of experience in audit, compliance, or financial controls, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

·       Deep knowledge of control requirements and internal control frameworks (COSO)

·       Strong experience managing control programs in public companies including Sarbanes Oxley (SOX).

·       Experience creating a SOX environment a plus

·       Exceptional analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.

·       Ability to communicate complex compliance requirements clearly to stakeholders

·       Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, UKG, Quadax)

Financial Close & Compliance:

·       Develop and maintain the company’s internal control compliance program, including risk assessments and control documentation.

·       Lead annual control scoping, testing, and remediation activities in collaboration with internal and external auditors.

·       Provide guidance to process owners on control design and effectiveness.

·       Monitor regulatory changes and update internal control compliance strategies accordingly.

·       Prepare reports for executive leadership and the Board as necessary.

·       Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance internal controls and reduce compliance risk.

Other Duties:

·       Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support the team and business needs.

·       Frequently required to sit, stand and utilize hand and finger dexterity.

·       Frequently required to talk or hear and use visual acuity for reading and operating equipment.

Baylor Genetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

 We value building direct relationships with our candidates and prefer to manage our hiring process internally. While we occasionally partner with select recruitment agencies for specialized roles, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies without a written agreement executed by the authorized signatory for Baylor Genetics ("Agreement"). Any resumes submitted to Baylor Genetics in the absence of an Agreement executed by Baylor Genetics' authorized signatory will be considered the property of Baylor Genetics, and Baylor Genetics will not be obligated to pay any associated recruitment fees.