Manager, Business Process & Controls

About the role

Play a critical role in supporting the Company's SOX compliance and broader finance controls agenda. This position will lead and assist with key initiatives during the current year, including statistical sampling for inventory existence testing and the use of drone-enabled procedures. The role also provides support across critical control areas such as tax system implementation, SOX compliance, and management review controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage various control activities.
• Own the Global Control Framework.
• Support implementation of key improvement and transformation initiatives.
• Monitor controls for adherence to and deviations from their intended levels of performance (2nd Line of Defense).
• Work closely with Global Shared Services to help standardize processes and identify key controls.
• Advise business of effective controls and assist in the remediation of control deficiencies.
• Design and coordinate the preparation and ongoing review of policies, procedures, training materials and other communication tools.
• Facilitate in control remediations for business and IT processes.
• Serve as a liaison between the external auditors and the business in key control initiatives and areas of improvement.
• Leverage system software to perform annual narrative reviews, representation letters and control deficiency dashboards.
• Collaborate with various functions and management levels to understand business process and control changes and analyze impact to control environment.
• Provide analysis to stakeholders on control gaps and collaborate on resolving such gaps.
• Participate in multiple initiatives in support of risk and/or regulatory compliance related initiatives on behalf of the business/client.
• Design solutions for unanswered internal control questions and anticipate future business needs.
• Influence and help develop innovative solutions to mitigate risk and prevent risk exposures which result in significant business impacts.
• Define and outline new approaches to problem resolution and leads project team from concept through implementation.
• Advise senior management on the status of their control environment related to risk identification and control weaknesses.
• Serve as a primary resource to cross-functional team members and advise on risk mitigation opportunities.
• Monitor and/or execute various control activities to ensure compliance with frameworks and policies.
• Identify control rationalization opportunities.

Requirements

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• CPA Preferred.
• Minimum of 3-6 years of experience within Public Accounting or Controllership.
• Demonstrable knowledge of SOX Control Frameworks.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office package, SAP and Hyperion a plus.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details.
• Ability to lead multifunctional groups.
• Strong business acumen and ability to analyze complex business issues.

Qualifications

You must have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• CPA Preferred.
• Minimum of 3-6 years of experience within Public Accounting or Controllership.
• Demonstrable knowledge of SOX Control Frameworks.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office package, SAP and Hyperion a plus.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details.
• Ability to lead multifunctional groups.
• Strong business acumen and ability to analyze complex business issues.

Skills

Skills required for this role include:

• Strong understanding of financial controls and SOX compliance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of SAP and Hyperion.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

Pay

$77,600.00 - $124,900.00 annually

Schedule

Remote work is available.