Internal Controls Manager

Wood · Houston, TX · 5 days ago

HybridAccountingFull-time

The Role

The Internal Controls Manager supports the effective operation and continuous improvement of the financial control environment across their assigned region. The role ensures the consistent application of the Group’s risk and control Matrix (RACM) and provides regional oversight, monitoring, training, and operational support to in-country finance teams. The role works closely with Regional Finance Controllers, BU Controllers and Group Internal Controls to strengthen governance, remediate control gaps, monitor.

Responsibilities

Regional Control Environment Implementation of Group control policies and processes, ensuring clear communication and adoption at regional level
Coordinate the regional annual control assessment cycle, ensuring timely completion of reviews and submissions to Group Internal Controls
Monitor compliance with RACM and the Business Control Framework across country teams
Identify, track and support remediation of control deficiencies within the region
Governance, Controls & Audit Management Support internal assurance reviews across regional entities and assist in preparing follow-up action plans
Work with Group Internal Audit and Head of Internal Controls on scheduling and supporting audit activity within the region
Aid in preparing regional finance governance reporting for presentation to regional leadership and controllers
Maintain accurate regional controls documentation, ensuring standardisation across countries
Finance Systems, Processes & Operational Excellence Provide regional input to finance system controls, including testing and monitoring of key automated controls
Work with country finance teams to improve control effectiveness, efficiency and documentation quality
Support month-end and year-end close controls, ensuring accurate and timely submissions in accordance with Group timelines
Training, Capability building & Culture Deliver training to regional and in-country finance teams on Group controls, RACM, BCF and good practice
Explain control expectations and support teams in embedding improved processes
Promote a culture of strong governance, accountability and continuous improvement across the finance community in the region

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Accounting qualification (ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or equivalent experience
Strong experience in financial controls, internal audit, or finance operations within a multinational environment
Good understanding of IFRS, control frameworks and financial governance requirements
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and support remediation activities
Practical mindset and strong organizational skills
Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
Collaborative, supportive and able to build trust with finance teams
Clear and confident communicator
Continuous improvement mindset

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.

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