GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE
The Manager, Internal Controls will be responsible for the continued build out and maintenance of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION
- Responsible for the planning, scoping, risk assessment, execution, documentation, and conclusion of all business cycle control testing related to internal controls over financial reporting.
- Ensures the timely implementation of corrective actions necessary to remedy deficiencies identified through testing key internal financial controls.
- Gathers, analyzes, documents, and reports data related to internal control processes over financial reporting.
- Uses expertise to create and implement key enterprise policies and control improvements.
- Coordinates efforts across multiple divisional functions and departments to ensure external and internal compliance requirements are met within required deadlines.
- Works with the divisions to respond to questions and implement process improvements to create efficiencies and reduce timeframes for deliverables in the financial close and reporting processes.
- Accountable for continuous updating of process documentation, including flowcharts, narratives and risk/control matrices.
- Provides support to all levels in the deficiency-evaluation and remediation process.
- Assists with ad hoc requests and special projects including various GAAP and IFRS technical accounting and reporting projects, as needed.
- Assists in process and control documentation of other Corporate finance functions, as needed.
Required Skills
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS)
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience
- Comprehensive experience complying with Sarbanes Oxley Act
- Experience at a Big 4 or large accounting firm, preferably on publicly traded clients
- Experience using Oracle HFM or other web-based financial reporting applications preferred
- Solid background and understanding of accounting principles, including the preparation of financial statements and technical accounting experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database applications
- Ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects to meet tight deadlines and produce high quality work
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
- Experience working globally is a strong plus
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a strong plus
- Ability to travel internationally, as needed
INTERNAL RELATIONS
Senior Leadership, Corporate Reporting and Consolidation groups, all divisions’ Financial Control teams, Human Resources, IT, Procurement.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
- BS/BA in Accounting or other closely related field, Masters preferred
- CPA or Chartered Accountant, preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT
- Ability to work extended hours as business requires.
- Ability to travel up to 25% international and domestic, as required.
EEO STATEMENT: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
Required Experience