Director of Internal Control

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a confidential AI technology organization in their search for a Director of Internal Control based in Paris. This is a foundational role where you will architect and implement the internal control function from the ground up, partnering directly with senior finance leadership to safeguard financial integrity and operational excellence during a period of significant growth.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy a risk-based internal control system covering financial, operational, and compliance areas across global entities
• Integrate controls into critical workflows including procurement, payroll, cash management, and subsidiary oversight by collaborating with Finance, Legal, Engineering, and HR
• Automate and optimize control processes using ERP systems and data-driven tools to enable real-time monitoring
• Partner with Legal and Information Security teams to build a company-wide risk matrix and define remediation protocols for high-risk areas
• Coordinate external audits to ensure readiness for regulatory reviews and investor due diligence
• Build and manage a high-impact internal control team, fostering a culture of proactive problem-solving and accountability
• Maintain comprehensive control documentation, evaluate testing results, and escalate gaps to executive leadership

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in internal control and audit, with demonstrated experience building a control function from scratch or playing a leadership role in a growing internal control team
• Deep expertise in COSO frameworks, risk identification, and process design with a hands-on, pragmatic approach
• Collaborative and influential communication skills with the ability to translate complex risks into actionable solutions for non-finance stakeholders
• Problem-solving mindset with a track record of proactively improving processes and challenging the status quo
• Tech-savvy professional with familiarity in ERP systems and data-driven tools such as Python or SQL; experience with automation is valued
• Global and inclusive leadership experience managing across multiple subsidiaries
• Fluency in English required; French language skills are a plus
• Experience in technology companies, scale-ups, or highly regulated environments preferred

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, one of our recruiters will review your background and conduct an initial screening conversation. If there's a strong match, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. We manage the entire process on your behalf, advocating for you at every stage. Please do not contact the client directly, as all communication should flow through our team to ensure the best candidate experience.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process and are competitive with the market for this senior-level role in Paris.

Equal Opportunity

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