Manager Internal Control

Sonepar

About The Position

If you are looking for a company who is committed to building a relationship with you, who encourages having fun at work, who is powered by difference, and who is passionate about your future, it’s time to apply at Crawford Electric Supply. Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market. For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by truly living up to the company motto of, “Whatever it Takes!” through our mindset competencies below: Adapt: Effectively embrace new situation and people Dare: Appropriately challenge the status quo Learn: Learn from others, from mistakes, and self-improve The Compliance Manager is responsible for leading the company’s fraud prevention, detection, and investigation efforts, while providing oversight of internal controls and compliance reporting. This role serves as a key partner to Finance, HR, IT, Operations, and external stakeholders to ensure the organization maintains a strong ethical culture, minimizes financial and operational risk, and responds effectively to internal and external theft or misconduct.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Criminal Justice, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (CFE, CIA, CPA, etc.) preferred.
5+ years of experience in compliance, internal audit, fraud investigations, risk management, or related roles.
Strong experience with fraud analytics, data analysis tools, and control frameworks.
Strong investigative interviewing, documentation, and case management skills.
Proficiency with data analytics tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL, etc.).
Understanding of internal controls, risk assessment frameworks, and compliance best practices.
Ability to manage sensitive matters with confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.
Excellent communication skills—able to prepare executive‑ready reports and recommendations.
High integrity and sound ethical judgment
Analytical thinking and attention to detail
Ability to handle complex investigations
Strong cross‑functional influence and partnership
Proactive risk identification and problem‑solving

Responsibilities

Fraud Analytics & Detection Develop, maintain, and enhance fraud analytics dashboards, exception reporting, and data‑driven monitoring tools.
Analyze transactional and behavioral data to identify anomalies, trends, or red flags indicative of fraud, theft, or control gaps.
Partner with IT and data teams to ensure reliable data sources, automated alerts, and continuous monitoring capabilities.
Investigations (Internal & External) Serve as the primary lead for all internal fraud, theft, policy violations, or compliance‑related investigations.
Manage external investigations when they involve law enforcement, insurance partners, or third‑party vendors.
Conduct interviews, gather evidence, document findings, and ensure objective, timely, and policy‑aligned investigative procedures.
Prepare formal investigative reports, including recommended corrective actions and remediation plans.
Internal & External Theft Avoidance Establish and maintain theft‑prevention programs across operations, including physical security, digital access controls, and inventory protection.
Partner with Operations and HR to implement training, awareness campaigns, and loss‑prevention strategies.
Monitor trends related to shrink, asset loss, cash handling issues, and third‑party/vendor risks.
Internal Controls Review & Oversight Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls across operational and financial processes.
Lead periodic control reviews, walkthroughs, and root‑cause analyses to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with process owners to implement enhanced controls, segregation of duties, and compliance safeguards.
Support SOX‑related testing (if applicable) and interface with internal/external auditors.
Compliance Reporting & Governance Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reporting for leadership, including trend analyses, incident summaries, and control performance metrics.
Maintain documentation of policies, procedures, investigation logs, and compliance evidence repositories.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration Work closely with Finance, Legal, HR, IT Security, and Operations to mitigate risk and strengthen compliance culture.
Provide training and guidance related to fraud awareness, proper internal control practices, and ethical decision‑making.
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on emerging risks, compliance vulnerabilities, and process improvement opportunities.