Internal Controls Manager

About the role

U.S. Internal Controls is an advisory team within the Finance organization, that partners with multiple functions to design, implement, and sustain an effective internal controls framework for in-scope business processes, aligned with PMI policies, standards, and the Risk & Controls methodology. The team works closely with U.S. stakeholders, global functions, and internal/external audit to support business process risk and control advisory activities, and to ensure the GRC application (OneGRC) is maintained with accurate, high-quality controls data.

Responsibilities

• Enable risk-based decision making across the Three Lines Model by partnering with key stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate business process risks.
• Lead Internal Controls advisories / business support for in-scope processes (e.g., R2R, P2P, O2C, TRE, H2R), focusing on control design, remediation, and continuous improvement aligned with PMI Risk & Controls methodology and ICFR/SOX expectations where applicable.
• Identify, document, and communicate control gaps, issues, and recommendations, including issue evaluation and prioritization; support stakeholders in defining pragmatic remediation actions and strengthening control activities.
• Cook up control localization and governance for processes impacted by BSC transition / standardization; ensure risks, controls, and related artifacts are appropriately documented, maintained, and kept audit-ready, including high-quality updates in OneGRC.
• Drive timely execution of the U.S. Internal Controls plan by monitoring changes in the risk landscape, aligning plan updates with the U.S. IC team, communicating impacts to stakeholders, and performing quality reviews of IC deliverables.
• Prepare and deliver clear stakeholder reporting for governance routines (e.g., advisories, pre-close, leadership updates), including emerging risks, quarterly IC activity progress, issues/deficiencies, and key developments (e.g., fraud/theft or exception themes).
• Promote a strong risk & controls culture through regular engagement with stakeholders—providing clear, factual, easy-to-understand insights that drive ownership and avoid confusion or conflict.
• Lead ongoing Process Risk Assessment (PRA) by ensuring a consistent process to identify, assess, monitor, and recommend risk responses; contribute insights to continuous risk assessment and ensure a risk-based approach to defining responses.
• Support SOX/ICFR deficiency remediation and assurance coordination by partnering with business owners and internal/external auditors as needed; to strengthen control maturity and close open items linked to process transitions and control improvements.
• Contribute to cross-functional enablement and team effectiveness by partnering with key stakeholders, supporting intersecting topics (process documentation, governance routines, technology enablement), and promoting engagement/wellbeing through coaching and performance/capability feedback where applicable.

Requirements

• At least 8+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Risk Management, Internal Controls, Controls & Compliance, Audit (Internal/External), Controllership, Finance, Accounting, Process Optimization etc.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Self-Starter: Curious mindset and positive attitude.
• Proven ability to build relationships, collaborate, and communicate effectively.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills (fluent written and verbal English language skills).
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Office) applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Licenses/Certifications: Professional Certification / Education - examples: Graduate Certificate Program, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Executive Master Internal/Operational Auditor (EMIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certification Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Governance Risk Compliance Professional (GRCP) etc.
• Familiarity working in multi-ERP environments (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics / SAP) and understanding how system landscapes impact controls design and operating effectiveness.
• Experience using / maintaining governance and controls content (e.g. in a GRC system).
• Experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMGC), Global / Matrixed Organizations etc.

Qualifications

• Minimum / Required: At least 8+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Risk Management, Internal Controls, Controls & Compliance, Audit (Internal/External), Controllership, Finance, Accounting, Process Optimization etc.
• Preferred / Highly Desired: Professional Certification / Education - examples: Graduate Certificate Program, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Executive Master Internal/Operational Auditor (EMIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certification Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Governance Risk Compliance Professional (GRCP) etc.
• Preferred / Highly Desired: Familiarity working in multi-ERP environments (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics / SAP) and understanding how system landscapes impact controls design and operating effectiveness.
• Preferred / Highly Desired: Experience using / maintaining governance and controls content (e.g. in a GRC system).
• Preferred / Highly Desired: Experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMGC), Global / Matrixed Organizations etc.

Skills

• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Office) applications.
• Familiarity with multi-ERP environments.
• Experience with governance and controls content.
• Experience in FMGC, Global / Matrixed Organizations.

Benefits

Annual Base Salary Range: $132,000-$165,000

Pay

Annual Base Salary Range: $132,000-$165,000

Schedule

Hybrid

Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!

What We Offer

We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!

Company

Philip Morris International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 3,000 employees. PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI's affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company's acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI's IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match's General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com. #PMIUS 30879