Manager – Risk Management – Internal Controls

Manager – Risk Management – Internal Controls

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting and CPA Required
• Has a strong understanding of GAAP, PCAOB Compliance Standard, Sarbanes Oxley, COSO, IT audit concepts, and leading business practices
• Recent Big 4 experience providing auditing or advisory-type services to Fortune 500 companies
• Knowledge of best practices around financial internal controls matters
• Deep knowledge of current PCAOB Auditing and Accounting Standards
• Proven ability to project manage complex engagements or programs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills with emphasis on building strong, longer-term relationships worldwide across varying geographies and functions
• Detail oriented, self-motivated with the ability to meet project deadlines and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills, logical reasoning and problem solving
• Strong project management skills to lead and prioritize multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute SOX readiness work for an acquired Mastercard business; this will include gaining an understanding and mapping of the processes, identifying risks and control points, making recommendations, and evaluating the processes for SOX readiness
• Assess and determine design effectiveness of internal controls through applying testing and control-related best practices, including remediation recommendations and deficiency evaluations
• Communicate SOX requirements and control best-practices
• Prepare executive-level reporting
• Work with business owners to address any potential control gaps that may require remediation
• Partner with various business owners and finance teams to provide expertise in assessing the design and effectiveness of internal controls
• Ensure the delivery of high quality, timely work products
• Continuously identify efficiencies in the SOX program and opportunities for optimization of the financial and operational processes and controls through interaction and partnership with management
• Exhibit strong project management skills with the ability to hold self and others accountable to deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to exercise judgment and display a high standard of ethics and professionalism
• Demonstrate exceptional communications skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to understand complexities of the business

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in risk management field (e.g. risk management, audit, compliance) desired
• Effective ability to influence, drive change and resolve conflicts
• Experience working in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and continuous improvement
• Some travel may be required in the future, up to 15% travel