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Director, Internal Controls & Compliance

Noom

Noom

Legal
New York, NY, USA
Posted on Sep 14, 2024

Noom is a digital healthcare company that connects people to content, coaching, community, and clinicians to build healthy habits and promote better living. We’re a mission-driven, high-growth organization that’s powered by science, technology, and world-class talent.

The Director of Internal Controls and Compliance is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of a robust internal control environment to ensure the company's adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies. This role involves managing compliance programs, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring that the company's operations align with industry standards and best practices. The Director will collaborate with senior management and other stakeholders to provide insights and recommendations for improving compliance and control processes.

What You’ll Be Doing

Strategic Leadership:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive internal controls and compliance strategy that aligns with the company’s goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Hire, lead, and mentor the internal controls and compliance team, promoting a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Internal Controls:

  • Complete a risk-based assessment of the company’s operations relative to its internal controls landscape.
  • Rationalize current internal control landscape and then design, document, implement, and monitor a revised and/or supplemental internal controls system to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
  • Conduct regular reviews and updates of internal control procedures to reflect changes in regulations and business operations.
  • Identify control weaknesses and recommend enhancements to mitigate risks.

Compliance Management:

  • Rationalize, design, document, implement, and monitor the company’s compliance programs to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Stay abreast of regulatory changes and ensure the company’s compliance policies are updated accordingly.
  • Coordinate with legal and regulatory teams to address compliance issues and implement corrective actions.

Risk Assessment:

  • Conduct comprehensive risk-based assessments to identify potential compliance and control risks.
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies and monitor their effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure integrated risk management.

Audit and Reporting:

  • Plan and oversee internal audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance programs, or identify any gaps in the company’s current internal controls landscape.
  • Prepare and present audit findings and compliance reports to select members of the finance leadership team and other members of senior management for address and mitigation.
  • Support the company’s annual audit process as it relates to internal controls and compliance.

Training and Development:

  • Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on internal controls, compliance requirements, and ethical standards.
  • Foster a culture of compliance and ethical behavior throughout the organization.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Promote continuous improvement of internal controls and compliance processes.
  • Implement best practices and innovative, automated solutions to enhance the effectiveness of compliance programs.
  • Monitor industry trends and incorporate relevant advancements into the company’s compliance framework.

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
  • CPA or reciprocal certification is required.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in internal controls, compliance, risk management, or related fields with a public accounting firm, publicly-traded or large/complex corporation, or some combination of the two, with at least five years in a leadership role.
  • In-depth knowledge of compliance regulations, internal control frameworks, and risk management principles.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and assess complex compliance issues.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior management and other various stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in compliance and audit software and other relevant tools.
  • High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

What Makes This Job Amazing

  • You’ll be helping millions of people lead healthier lives every day
  • You’ll experience huge learning & professional growth opportunities. Noom believes in supporting you; we’ll cover the cost of books, courses, conferences… you name it!
  • You’ll become part of our transparent, high-performing, and close-knit team
  • We guarantee you will learn a tremendous amount in a short time. For those who value and excel in transparent, high-intensity, and high-impact environments, there is significant opportunity for advancement.

Base Salary

  • The US base salary range for this full-time position is $164,000 - $221,000.
    • Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting is based on Noom’s estimate as of the date of publication and reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position across all US locations. The actual placement of the candidate within the range is based on factors including but not limited to relevant experience, assessment of functional skills and behavioral competencies, scope, and location. This range is not inclusive of any discretionary bonus or equity package.

Other Elements of the Rewards Package

  • Noom currently offers a comprehensive and generous total rewards package. This package generally includes discretionary performance-based bonus, stock awards, healthcare & retirement benefits, paid holidays, paid time off, disability benefits and various wellness programs, etc.

Location

  • By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
    • In-office Locations:
      • New York, NY, USA
      • Princeton, NJ, USA
    • Remote location(s): United States.

More About Noom

At Noom, we believe that the individual is the greatest force for good, not just in their health but in unlocking their fullest potential. We apply the same principles inside Noom. Across our dynamic organization, we empower our teams to execute on big ideas and we start and end each day with responsibility to make the world a healthier place. Fortune, Inc., Glassdoor, and Crain’s have all named Noom a Best Place to Work including being named on Fortune’s lists for Best Workplaces in New York, Best Workplaces in Technology, Best Workplaces for Women, and Best Workplaces for Millennials.

Noom is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, caste, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Noom is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation, please email accommodations-help@noom.com.

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