Internal Controls & Compliance Leader

Company: Chemours
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you tojoin our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

Chemours is seeking an Internal Control & Compliance Leader to join our Finance team! This position will report directly to the Global Assistant Controller at our Wilmington, DE location.

This is a key role within the Company and the Finance function and is highly visible to Finance leaders and the C-Suite. This role requires someone who has experience operating in a public company environment with the associated Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of internal controls and best practices in the design, operation, and remediation of control deficiencies. The candidate must be able to engage in highly diplomatic, tactful, and objective interactions in the resolution of internal control matters. The individual in this role will be a key member of the Controller's Extended Leadership Team. Accordingly, this position represents a potential growth opportunity within the Chemours Finance function for the successful candidate.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Bring leadership and vision to the overall project management office (PMO) for the remediation of internal control deficiencies
  
• Apply internal control expertise to analyze business process control design and documentation, assisting process owners in making updates and improvements that will strengthen the internal control environment;
  
• Lead and supervise the global Internal Controls & Compliance team of internal controls specialists;
  
• Work directly with external auditors to resolve internal controls audit related matters throughout the year
  
• Evaluate opportunities for simplification, streamlining and automation within the internal control environment
  
• Drive implementation of tools and processes used to maintain an efficient and effective global SOX compliance program;
  
• Work closely with the company's internal and external auditors to facilitate testing of controls;
  
• Solve unique and complex problems while advising process and control owners with remediation of identified control deficiencies;
  
• Interact with all Chemours functions and departments, serving as a subject matter expert on internal control and other compliance matters;
  
• Chair the Chemours Internal Controls Council, comprised of executive management from each business and function and other leaders who are tasked as accountable for the performance of and monitoring of internal controls over financial reporting.
  
  
  The following is required for this role:
  
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business / Accounting
    
  • 10+ years of experience in internal controls / compliance focused roles (internal audit, public accounting or other industry related experience in a controllership or internal controls-focused role)
    
  • Experience addressing Sarbanes Oxley internal controls requirements, including successful remediation of control deficiencies
    
  • Self-directed and accountable
    
  • Ability to serve as a team leader and manage projects independently and as part of a team
    
  • Strong analytical skills
    
  • Works well in teams with an ability to interact at all levels of the organization
    
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic fast-paced environment
    
  • Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills
    
    
    The following is preferred for this role:
    
    • CPA, CISA and/or CIA credentials
      
    • Experience with publicly-traded, multi-national organizations
      
    • Familiarity with SOX compliance and audit management software, such as Audit Board, SAP GRC, etc.
      
    • Experience with Delegation of Authority policies and processes
      
      
      Benefits:
      
      Competitive Compensation
      
      Comprehensive Benefits Packages
      
      401(k) Match
      
      Employee Stock Purchase Program
      
      Tuition Reimbursement
      
      Commuter Benefits
      
      Learning and Development Opportunities
      
      Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
      
      Company-paid Volunteer Days
      
      We're a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. And we're proud to be Certified--- by Great Place to Work - .
      
      Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.
      
      Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.
      
      Chemours is an E-Verify employer
      
      Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
      
      Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position
      
      In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we're operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.
      
      Pay Range (in local currency):
      $134,400.00 - $210,000.00
      
      Chemours Level:
      28
      
      Annual Bonus Target:
      16%
      
      The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation. Factorsconsidered in extending a compensation offer include (but are notlimitedto) responsibilities of the job,experience, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as wellas internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
      
      At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."

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