Internal Controls Manager

AVEVA • Lake Forest, CA

1d • $94,000 - $156,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies. 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed