DIRECTOR OF IT CONTROLS (REMOTE)

May 14, 2026 Auto Import

Salary: $190000-$210000 Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus eligible A family of companies and experiences As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today! great people. great services. great results. Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Summary:</h2> </div><div>The Director, IT Controls is responsible for leading the strategy, design, and execution of the Company’s IT controls environment across a global, multi-division organization. Reporting to the SVP of Governance, this role provides enterprise leadership over IT controls, compliance, and risk alignment, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and regulatory adherence across diverse business operations. This leader will lead a high-performing team and drive the evolution of the control environment from fragmented and operational to standardized, scalable, and risk-aligned. The role has broad enterprise impact, supporting financial reporting integrity, data protection, and overall compliance posture across global operations.</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Responsibilities:</h2> </div><div><ul type="disc"> <li>Lead, develop, and mentor a team responsible for IT controls and compliance, including the design, implementation and testing of controls.</li> <li>Define and execute the enterprise IT controls strategy to drive alignment between compliance, cybersecurity, and risk management objectives</li> <li>Establish and maintain a consistent, scalable IT controls framework, ensuring standardized execution of key controls (e.g., access management, provisioning, change management, monitoring)</li> <li>Drive standardization across business units, ensuring consistent execution of key controls (e.g., access reviews) across varied operating environments</li> <li>Lead initiatives to consolidate and rationalize controls, reducing redundancy while maintaining regulatory compliance</li> <li>Ensure alignment with current and future regulatory obligations, including SOX, GDPR, and applicable international requirements, with awareness of frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and COBIT</li> <li>Provide oversight of IT policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring practical implementation across the organization</li> <li>Partner with Cybersecurity leadership and CISO teams to integrate controls into broader security and risk management programs</li> <li>Oversee third-party compliance expectations</li> <li>Serve as a key liaison to Internal Audit and Legal, supporting audits, regulatory inquiries, and remediation activities</li> <li>Establish and report on control effectiveness metrics and key risk indicators to senior leadership</li> <li>Drive continuous improvement through automation, data-driven monitoring, and process optimization</li> <li>Influence and guide cross-functional stakeholders to ensure sustainable control execution across a complex, global organization</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Qualifications:</h2> </div><div><ul type="disc"> <li>10+ years of experience in IT controls testing, compliance, risk management, or cybersecurity governance</li> <li>Experience leading teams and developing talent in a global environment</li> <li>Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as SOX, GDPR, and familiarity with industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT)</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise-wide initiatives and influence senior stakeholders</li> <li>Experience partnering with IT, Cybersecurity, Legal, and Internal Audit functions</li> <li>Strong focus on practical implementation, efficiency, and scalable solutions</li> </ul> </div></div></div>Apply to Compass Group today! <a href="http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/">Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story</a> Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply. Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits. <ul> <li>Medical</li> <li>Dental</li> <li>Vision</li> <li>Life Insurance/ AD</li> <li>Disability Insurance</li> <li>Retirement Plan</li> <li>Paid Time Off</li> <li>Paid Parental Leave</li> <li>Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)</li> <li>Personal Leave</li> <li>Associate Shopping Program</li> <li>Health and Wellness Programs</li> <li>Discount Marketplace</li> <li>Identity Theft Protection</li> <li>Pet Insurance</li> <li>Commuter Benefits</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program</li> <li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)</li> </ul> Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click <a href="https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf">here</a> or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. <a href="https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf">https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf</a> Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: <a href="https://info.flclearinghouse.com/">https://info.flclearinghouse.com/</a> Req ID: 1533116 Compass Corporate Bankston B Williams [[req_classification]]

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