Internal Controls Manager

Job Summary

This role is for an Internal Controls Manager at AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software. The role supports the VP of Risks & Controls and the business in designing global controls that meet SOX requirements, and plays a critical part in AVEVA's transformation program towards dual reporting (IFRS and US GAAP).

Responsibilities

• Support the VP of Risk and Controls and the business in finalizing the design of global controls that meet SOX requirements.
• Help set up an BAU SOX program (scoping, walkthrough management, testing plans, coordination of testing).
• Identify and deliver training needs to global stakeholders.
• Ensure a global and consistent approach is applied in the development of the control requirements, design, and implementation.
• Work with colleagues from international locations to ensure the global and consistent approach is applied throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with the GPOs team to ensure global processes and controls are consistently applied across the different regions.
• Collaborate with IT Finance Systems to ensure the seamless implementation of new automation in the context of processes included in the areas of scope.
• Ensure compliance with the Internal Control Framework, and work with the Global Process Owners and Finance Operations team to enhance controls where necessary.
• Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead periodic and annual controls testing.
• Report on control issues, including preparation of Audit Committee materials, and assess risk associated with the non-conformance.
• Lead the effort to work closely with the control owners and control operators to address remediation actions of control deficiencies.
• Manage our co-source partner to coordinate the effective delivery of an integrated controls plan.
• Manage the relationship with Internal Audit including working on an integrated audit plan meeting requirements of the 2nd LoD and 3rd LoD teams.
• Manage the External Audit team to ensure their regulatory requirements are met.
• Own the relationships with key stakeholders in the US region.
• Help recruit and set up a US testing team.
• Given the significance of the US market to the AVEVA Group, the role will have a large focus on revenue controls.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of COSO framework and internal control best practices.
• Experience of leading teams and operating with global reach.
• Strong understanding of testing methodology, and deficiency management.
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and US GAAP including a deep understanding of the relevant revenue standards.
• Organizational skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Required Qualifications

• Qualification by relevant governing body with 5 years post qualification experience (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
• Experience of leading the audit of SOX control frameworks, with understanding of latest PCAOB requirements.
• Experience of managing Internal Audit and External Audit relationships.
• Experience of managing senior stakeholders including preparing Audit Committee reporting.
• Previous experience with policy management.
• Previous experience of working with Oracle.
• Experience of driving automation/AI in a controls function.
• Strong data enquiry/analytics/scripting skills.
• Experience of managing a co-source agreement.

Benefits

• Flex work hours.
• 20 days PTO rising to 25 with service.
• Three paid volunteering days.
• Primary and secondary parental leave.
• Well-being support.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

Location

Lake Forest, CA (Hybrid)