Director, Financial Processes & Control (Hybrid - Upper Gwynedd, PA)
Merck
- Location
- North Wales, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- Hybrid
- Level
- Staff
- Salary
- $156.9k – $247k/yr
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
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About this role
Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The US Finance Compliance Lead reports directly to the US Finance Lead and is a dotted-line report to the Human Health US Compliance Lead. The Finance Compliance Lead is responsible for leading a team of 2 Associate Directors to provide best-in-class compliance support to the US Market Finance team, providing oversight of policies, processes, audit/monitoring management, training, certifications, quarterly controls, risk assessments, third party audits, and remediation activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure that all aspects of the US Market Finance Compliance Plan are met without exception Facilitate the annual SOX audit of US Finance by internal and external auditors Coordinate annual reviews and training on internal controls, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and government pricing policies. Prepare quarterly State of Compliance reports and hold compliance reviews with US Market Finance and Compliance senior leaders. Manage quarterly control process for US Market Finance to ensure that any significant matters are identified and evaluated timely. Provide subject matter expertise and Compliance perspective on commercial initiatives through active participation on various cross-functional teams. Advise teams with the implementation of new projects/systems/processes to ensure overall financial integrity of data as well as compliance with SOX and other financial requirements. Identify, investigate, and implement future preventative actions for any items requiring remediation. Communicate the importance of compliance throughout the organization. Required Education BS/BA degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance Required Experience 10 years of business experience, preferably pharmaceutical/healthcare-related Preferred Skills Masters of Business Administration degree Excellent project management, problem solving, and oral and written communication skills Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and lead across functions Prior management / team leadership experience with proven results Required Skills: Ability to Coordinate, Ability to Coordinate, Annual Report, Audit Processes, Business Decision Support, Business Management, Cash Management, Change Management, Compliance Activities, Compliance Monitoring, Compliance Reporting, Corrective Action Management, Customer-Focused, Exercises Judgment, External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Business Planning, Financial Compliance, Financial Controlling, Financial Modeling, Financial Oversight, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Financial Tracking, Leadership Reporting {+ 7 more} Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S.
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