Internal Controls - Manager
About The Position
Cummins Inc. is seeking an Internal Controls Manager specializing in Finance in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role leads an annual control plan focused on key risks and business objectives, evaluates and strengthens the internal control environment, and works with business leaders to implement practical improvements. The manager maintains accurate control documentation, advances accounting processes and control systems, and advises business teams and assurance partners on control deficiencies and accounting issues. The role also develops and delivers internal control training and leads projects related to control design, operating effectiveness, and changes to systems, organizations, or processes.
Requirements
- College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting.
- Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or related certification.
- Significant relevant work experience, including supervisory experience.
- Ability to apply internal control frameworks to analyze business processes, identify control gaps, assess risks, and develop remediation and risk-management plans.
- Ability to assess control design and operating effectiveness and lead remediation efforts addressing financial reporting risks.
- Knowledge of US GAAP and policy application, including the ability to interpret accounting standards and communicate business implications to stakeholders.
- Leadership, collaboration, clear communication, and influence across teams and audiences.
- Ability to direct work through clear expectations, delegation, and removal of obstacles.
- Customer service focus and continual improvement mindset.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage an annual control plan that prioritizes key risks, aligns with business objectives, and strengthens governance.
- Lead business process and control reviews to assess control design effectiveness and execution quality.
- Review risk assessments and strengthen safeguards over assets and core business operations.
- Maintain current, accurate, and compliant process maps, flowcharts, and control matrices.
- Lead initiatives to improve accounting processes and modernize internal control systems.
- Partner with business leaders to implement internal control improvements and management action plans.
- Collaborate with business teams, internal audit, external auditors, BPA, and Accounting Policy to resolve control deficiencies and accounting issues.
- Develop and deliver targeted internal control training.
- Lead internal controls projects, including assessments of control design and operating effectiveness or efficiency, and consulting on system, organizational, and process changes.
- Define project objectives, approaches, and deadlines, and manage projects to meet them.
- Assess the impact of control-related results and identified issues.
- Collaborate with other GIC managers and coordinate and support external audit efforts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
