Senior Manager, Controls, Policies and Governance

About the role

Support and advance the integrity of financial and operational processes across global markets, focusing on dynamic environments such as acquisitions, non-integrated operating models, and technology-driven ecosystems. Operate at the intersection of finance, technology, and risk.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial governance contact for non-integrated operations and newly acquired entities, aligning internal controls priorities across the enterprise.
• Contribute to Management’s ICFR (SOX 302/404) processes by evaluating effectiveness of existing controls and recommending improvements tied to financial and operational risks.
• Perform risk assessments and support design and implementation of controls across financial, technology-enabled, and AI-supported workflows.
• Collaborate with Finance and Technology teams to align business process controls with IT general controls, strengthening end-to-end risk management.
• Partner with assurance functions on emerging risk evaluations and establish scalable, risk-appropriate solutions for decentralized operations.
• Promote controls-by-design principles during transformation initiatives such as system implementations and operating model changes to embed governance into processes from inception.
• Influence the development and enhancement of global financial policies and governance frameworks through external benchmarking and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Provide consultative support on high-risk audit findings, facilitating root cause analysis and guiding resolution activities with business teams.
• Build strong relationships across global stakeholders to align priorities, promote consistency, and enable solution-driven risk management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or CIA preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in internal/external audit, financial reporting, governance, or risk management within a global organization.
• Strong understanding of ICFR (SOX 302/404), governing frameworks, and control design principles across integrated and non-integrated environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects or transformation initiatives with proficiency in project and change management methodologies.
• Advanced capability in assessing risk and implementing controls for AI-enabled and technology-driven business processes.
• Excellent digital literacy, including familiarity with analytics platforms and financial systems; experience with tools such as Power BI or Workiva preferred.
• Outstanding communication skills with ability to convey complex governance concepts in clear, impactful terms for diverse audiences.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills backed by executive presence; able to navigate competing priorities and foster stakeholder alignment.
• Flexible mindset and proven ability to adapt in evolving operating environments and contribute effectively to emerging priorities.
• Knowledge of IT control environments and technology governance concepts aligned to financial processes.

What We’ll Do For You

• Equip you with advanced analytics and governance tools to accelerate innovation and control effectiveness across complex landscapes.
• Enable collaboration with global partners across functions and operating units, fostering diverse perspectives and continuous learning.
• Offer direct impact on global governance strategies that sustain business performance in a fast-changing digital environment.
• Provide opportunities to influence transformation initiatives that combine automation, control optimization, and risk-informed solutions.

Pay

Pay Range: United States of America: 123,000 USD - 139,000 USD

Benefits

• A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position.

Location

LOCATION: ATLANTA, GA