Internal Controls Manager

Internal Controls Manager Lake Forest, CA Job Details Full-time | Internship $94,000 - $156,800 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Volunteer time off Qualifications COSO Internal controls Oracle CPA Auditors team management Audit report preparation Automation Audit engagement planning 5 years Regulatory compliance Process improvement

IFRS SOX

Compliance management implementation Hiring GAAP Audit control testing Scripting Data analytics Recruiting Organizational skills Audit risk assessments Financial regulatory compliance Proper evidence handling Accounting standards Training & development Senior level AI Leadership Stakeholder relationship building Training delivery Stakeholder management Full Job Description AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Salary Range:

$94,000.00 - $156,800.00 This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training.

Job Title:

Internal Controls Manager Reports to:

VP Risks & Controls Location:

Lake Forest, CA (Hybrid)

Region Scope:

USA with Global support

The Job:

We are seeking an Internal Controls Manager to join our internal controls team. AVEVA is working through a transformation program, moving towards dual reporting (IFRS and US GAAP) and ensuring our current controls framework meets Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. This role will play a critical part in that journey.

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 Establish a program that efficiently responds to the SOX requirements and continuing control requirements of our parent 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 Provide control owners with guidance to ensure effective monitoring processes are developed for controls in scope, including IT Application Controls 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 Collaborates with IT Finance Systems to ensure the seamless implementation of new automation in the context of processes included in the areas of scope Ensure evidence supporting critical controls has been retained and uploaded to the appropriate system 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Deep understanding of COSO framework and internal control best practices Ability to operate independently, manage complex stakeholder landscapes, and bring structure to ambiguous areas 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 Strong organizational skills Excellent stakeholder management skills Collaborative approach, with strong multi-cultural empathy Excellent communication, both written and verbal Positive attitude and comfortable managing ambiguity and conflicting priorities Confident, motivated and self-starter High professional ethics and commitment to improving risk culture Experience of managing deficiencies and remediation activities Comfortable giving an opinion and forming conclusions

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 USA Benefits include: 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. It's possible we're hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

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aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/ Hybrid working By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote. Hiring process Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

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