Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Specialist, North America

Ferrero•Parsippany, NJ

23d•$122,854 - $163,806•Hybrid

About The Position

The Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Specialist, North America, strengthens enterprise risk management by evaluating the effectiveness of the internal control environment and delivering value-added insights. The role contributes to GRC initiatives of varying size and complexity, supporting successful execution and measurable impact across North American operations. It involves collaborating across the organization to advance governance, risk awareness, and compliance practices. This is a hybrid position based at Ferrero’s North American headquarters in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related major.
6 to 8 years of total working experience, including 3 or more years in internal audit or external audit.
Strong finance knowledge and a solid understanding of key operational processes.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to shared objectives.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to create concise presentations for executive management.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
Professional integrity and objectivity, independence from undue influence, and commitment to transparent communication.
Intellectual curiosity and commitment to staying current on business performance and risk professional practices.

Responsibilities

Identify risks and conduct GRC assessments, including interviews, testing, documentation, and recommendations to process owners.
Participate in risk-based GRC process reviews to assess adherence to established policies and procedures, with emphasis on internal controls in manufacturing and supply chain areas across North America.
Monitor implementation and remediation of open issues raised by GRC, internal audit, and other sources to ensure risk mitigation is high quality and sustainable.
Build effective relationships and work closely with stakeholders across all business units.
Collaborate within the GRC organization to stay informed about policy development and share best practices.
Participate in special projects requested by the North America Head of Finance.