- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton stands among the world’s most emblematic luxury maisons, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of travel. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage and modernity meet, inviting talents to contribute to a global culture of excellence across retail, design, craftsmanship, client experience, operations, and corporate functions. Louis Vuitton values curiosity, precision, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit, supporting employees through international opportunities, learning pathways, and a strong commitment to savoir-faire. Its teams are united by a shared ambition to craft enduring desirability and deliver exceptional experiences worldwide.
The Internal Control Director designs, implements, and oversees Louis Vuitton’s company-wide internal control framework, supporting reliable financial reporting, regulatory compliance, asset protection, and process optimization. The role leads risk assessment, controls testing and remediation, and an internal control team while advising senior leaders and partnering across business functions. Permanent, full-time position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Maintain, update, and deploy the internal control framework across business units, referencing LVMH and Louis Vuitton policies.
- Define standardized policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and control matrices to support consistency and operational efficiency across departments, including retail and digital channels.
- Oversee annual internal control self-assessment campaigns and coordinate testing programs.
- Identify key financial, operational, and compliance risks in collaboration with relevant departments.
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key financial controls to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Monitor high-risk areas, including retail, reconciliation, inventory, procurement, and IT.
- Monitor remediation of control deficiencies and audit findings identified by Internal Audit, external auditors, or regulatory reviews.
- Partner with operational and financial leaders to implement corrective action plans within agreed timelines.
- Drive continuous improvement in internal processes and foster a risk-aware culture across the organization.
- Lead and develop a high-performing internal control team, fostering cross-functional collaboration.
- Advise senior management and operational leaders on internal control matters.
- Maintain regular communication and constructive relationships with the central Internal Control department and relevant stakeholders.
- Work cross-functionally with departments including Finance, Legal, Procurement, NEO (IT), Logistics, Supply Chain, Client Care Service, National Sales, the store network, Call Center, Digital Retail, and Human Resources, as well as other corporate and business functions as required.
Qualifications
- Professional experience in both an audit firm (Big Four or equivalent) and an in-house corporate environment; multinational corporation, luxury goods, or retail experience is preferred.
- Deep expertise in internal control frameworks and compliance principles.
- Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and influence cross-functional teams.
- Fluent Japanese and English, required for local regulatory coordination and global reporting.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- CPA or CIA certification is strongly preferred.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA or CIA certification is strongly preferred.
Culture
Louis Vuitton fosters a culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, where employees contribute to one of the world’s most iconic luxury maisons. Its workplace environment combines creativity, precision, and international collaboration, offering teams the opportunity to grow within a brand that values innovation, client experience, and long-term savoir-faire.
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