Chartered Accountant – Controls & Compliance

Company: Curaleaf International
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Location: Sunderland
Job Description:

We are seeking a Finance & Business Controls Manager to play a pivotal role in strengthening our financial control environment and supporting the continued growth of our UK operations.

Responsibilities

  • SOX Control Framework Ownership – Taking full ownership of the SOX environment, documenting processes, identifying risks, designing controls, and ensuring ongoing compliance.
  • Control Execution & Audit Readiness – Performing and reviewing recurring SOX controls, maintaining high-quality supporting evidence, coordinating testing cycles, and managing remediation of control deficiencies.
  • Audit & Stakeholder Collaboration – Acting as the key contact for Internal Audit, External Audit, and Group SOX teams, ensuring control standards align with group and auditor expectations.
  • Finance Transformation & Continuous Improvement – Supporting ERP and process transformation projects, ensuring systems and workflows are designed and implemented in a SOX-compliant manner while promoting a strong controls culture across the business.

Qualities & Experience

  • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
  • PQE in financial reporting, internal audit, or business controls
  • Experience documenting and testing processes and controls to audit-standard requirements
  • Experience implementing and operating internal control frameworks
  • Background in management accounts and statutory reporting
  • Experience working with ERP financial systems
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Confident communication, able to engage senior stakeholders and business owners

Nice to Have

  • Experience working within a SOX-controlled environment
  • Familiarity with AuditBoard, BlackLine, Sage 200, or Microsoft Business Central
  • Experience within pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or regulated industries

Benefits

  • Take ownership of a critical UK control framework
  • Influence finance transformation and system development
  • Work directly with senior leadership and international teams
  • Build visible impact within a growing global organisation
  • Develop toward future senior finance or controls leadership roles

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Posted: May 21st, 2026