Vice President, Finance Governance Manager

CLS-Group•Iselin, NJ

1d•$120,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Finance Governance Manager supports the effective operation and continuous improvement of governance within the Finance function to ensure the Function compliance with all ERM, ORM, Audit and Regulatory requirements. The role focuses on assisting with the development and maintenance of Finance policies, procedures, processes, and controls, helping Finance meet regulatory and internal requirements, and supporting risk and control activities. The position works closely with Finance teams and second line and third-line functions to promote consistent and well-controlled Finance practice.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience supporting governance activities, including policies, procedures, risk, and control processes, and regulatory or audit interactions, preferably in a corporate finance environment.
Basic understanding of Finance processes and internal controls.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
Detail-oriented with a willingness to learn and develop governance expertise.
Organized, reliable, and proactive in following up on actions.
Collaborative and approachable, with the confidence to ask questions and seek guidance.
Practical mindset with an interest in improving Finance processes and controls.

Responsibilities

Support the maintenance and enhancement of the Finance governance framework, including policies, procedures, desktop procedures and processes, and ensure Finance practices align with wider enterprise governance, risk frameworks
Support the drafting, review, and updating of Finance policies, procedures, and process mapping documentation, and work with Finance stakeholders to ensure documentation is accurate, clear, and up to date.
Help promote consistent governance practices across Finance teams and assist in identifying opportunities to improve or simplify Finance processes while maintaining appropriate controls.
Assist Finance in meeting regulatory, statutory, and internal compliance requirements by supporting with the drafting, review, and updating of regulatory documents such as the financial aspects of the Recovery and wind-down Plan.
Support Finance risk and control processes, including risk identification, assessment, and monitoring.
Assist with control design, drafting, testing, and remediation tracking.
Assist Finance stakeholders with issues identifications and action remediations, monitor and report progress.
Help monitor and follow up on internal and external audit findings and agreed action plans
Support promoting a risk culture environment within the Finance function through periodic communications and trainings.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Finance governance

Benefits

2 paid volunteer days so that you can actively support causes within your community that are important to you.
Generous parental leave policies to ensure you can enjoy valuable time with your family.
Parental transition coaching programmes and support services.
Wellbeing and mental health support resources to ensure you are looking after yourself, and able to support others.
Employee Networks (including our Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network and Pride Network) in support of our organisational commitment to embrace and always be learning more about inclusivity.
Hybrid working to promote a healthy work/life balance, enabling employees to work collaboratively in the office when needed and work from home when they don’t.
Active support of flexible working for all employees where possible.
Monthly ‘Heads Down Days’ with no meetings across the whole company.
Generous non-contributory pension provision for UK/Asia employees, and 401K match from CLS for US employees.
Private medical insurance and dental coverage.
Social events that give you opportunities to meet new people and broaden your network across the organisation.
Annual flu vaccinations.
Discounts and savings and cashback across a wide range of categories including health and retail for UK employees.
Discounted Gym membership – Complete Body Gym Discount/Sweat equity program for US employees.
All employees have access to Discover – our comprehensive learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.
Access to frequent development sessions on a number of topics to help you be successful and develop your career at CLS.