Job Description
The Senior Manager of Internal Controls is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving the company's internal control framework, managing risk assessments, ensuring compliance, and collaborating across departments to promote a culture of accountability and process efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain the internal control framework, including risk assessments and control testing.
- Oversee compliance activities such as walkthroughs, control assessments, and remediation planning.
- Manage and mentor internal controls team members.
- Collaborate with business owners to evaluate and improve control activities and processes.
- Identify control gaps, inefficiencies, or risks and develop practical solutions.
- Coordinate with auditors to support audit planning, testing, and issue resolution.
- Lead internal training initiatives to raise awareness of internal controls.
- Monitor changes in operations and regulations to adjust control strategies accordingly.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- CPA, CIA, or CISA certification is strongly preferred
- 7 years of relevant experience in internal controls, audit, or risk management
- Experience in public accounting and/or SOX compliance is preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of internal control frameworks and relevant compliance standards such as SOX and J-SOX
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, ERP systems, and financial reporting processes
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and influence cross-functional teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a sharp attention to detail
- Experience in process improvement, automation, or internal audit software is a plus
- Ability to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of a robust internal control framework, including risk assessments, control documentation, and testing plans
- Ability to oversee compliance activities such as walkthroughs, control design assessments, and remediation plans
- Ability to manage and mentor a team of internal controls analysts or specialists
- Ability to collaborate with business owners to evaluate and improve control activities and business processes
- Ability to identify control gaps, inefficiencies, or risks and recommend practical solutions supporting compliance and business goals
- Ability to coordinate with external and internal auditors to support audit planning, testing, and resolution of findings
- Ability to lead internal training efforts to improve awareness and understanding of internal controls across the organization
- Ability to monitor changes in business operations, regulatory requirements, or systems and adjust control strategies accordingly
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $140,000 - $150,000 USD
Work schedule: Not specified
Work environment perks: Not specified
Additional benefits: Opportunities for professional development and training, collaborative cross-functional work, potential for process improvement and automation experience
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