Internal Controls and SOX Leader

The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership

With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now!

Internal Controls & SOX Leader

About This Role:

The Internal Controls & SOX Leader will lead the design, implementation, and operationalization of KGS’s internal control framework in preparation for becoming a public company. This individual will re-establish the SOX program, partnering cross-functionally to establish scalable processes, support IPO readiness, and ensure compliance with U.S. public company requirements.

This role requires a hands-on builder with deep technical expertise in SOX 404, SEC reporting environments, and public company governance—combined with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities:

IPO Readiness & SOX Program Build-Out

• Lead the Company’s SOX 404(a) readiness initiative, including scoping, risk assessment, documentation, and testing strategy.
• Design and implement a scalable internal control framework aligned with COSO.
• Establish governance structure for ICFR, including Disclosure Committee support and executive certifications.
• Develop project plan and roadmap to achieve public company compliance timelines.

Control Design & Infrastructure Development

• Partner with Finance, Accounting, IT, HR, Legal, and Operations to design controls over key business processes.
• Implement documentation standards (process narratives, risk/control matrices, flowcharts).
• Establish IT General Controls (ITGCs) in collaboration with IT leadership.
• Evaluate system architecture and support ERP upgrades or implementations to enable scalable controls.
• Integrate controls into new products, markets, and acquisitions.

Risk Assessment & Technical Oversight

• Conduct top-down risk assessment consistent with PCAOB standards.
• Evaluate segregation of duties, entity-level controls, and management review controls.
• Identify gaps relative to public company standards and drive remediation.
• Advise leadership on control implications of complex transactions (equity, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, tax, etc.).

External Stakeholder Management

• Serve as primary internal controls liaison with external auditors (Big 4 preferred).
• Coordinate readiness efforts for PCAOB audit requirements.
• Prepare materials for Audit Committee and Board updates.

Culture & Scalability

• Build internal controls awareness and accountability across the organization.
• Recruit and develop internal SOX team as the company scales.
• Implement monitoring tools and automation to reduce reliance on manual controls.
• Balance compliance rigor with operational efficiency to support growth.

Basic Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in Big 4 public accounting and/or public company SOX leadership.
• CPA required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience leading SOX implementation or IPO readiness initiatives.
• Deep understanding of SOX 404(a) and 404(b) requirements.
• Strong technical U.S. GAAP knowledge.
• Experience interacting with audit committees and executive leadership.

• Prior experience supporting an IPO or de-SPAC transaction.
• Experience building controls in a high-growth or PE-backed environment.
• ERP implementation experience (Oracle, JDE, etc.).
• Experience scaling from private to public company compliance.
• CIA or CISA a plus.

Leadership Profile

The ideal candidate:

• Is a builder, not just a maintainer.
• Can operate strategically and execute tactically.
• Is comfortable in ambiguity and rapid change.
• Has strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Brings a pragmatic, risk-based approach to compliance.
• Demonstrates high integrity and sound judgment.

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Compensation and Benefits 

Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.  

World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety

Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.

Kidde Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.