Internal Controls System Manager

Paladin Technologies • Minneapolis, MN

77d • $108,000 - $162,000

About The Position

The Internal Controls System Manager is responsible for evaluating, testing, and strengthening the organization's internal control environment. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to identify control gaps, assess risks, and drive continuous improvement in internal controls, ultimately safeguarding the organization’s assets and supporting strategic business objectives. Promote a strong internal control and compliance culture throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years experience in internal audit, compliance, or risk management.
• Strong knowledge and experience with balance sheet account reconciliations, including prepaid expenses, fixed assets, cash and liabilities.
• Excellent Analytical Skill as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• High ethical standards and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Current Accounting Standards (GAAP & IFRS).
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and Visio.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years experience in an accounting leadership position, reviewing others’ work, such as balance sheet account analysis, and educating teams on proper controls.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify areas of risk and design effective control measures through Risk and Self Assessments.
• Collaborate with internal departments to develop & maintain Process Flow Maps, business processes, procedures, and policies.
• Implementation of new regulatory and Internal Control System requirements (Corporate Directives).
• Develop new control process standards and review/maintain existing ones.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement effective controls.
• Coordinate with Corporate Data Security Team to ensure effective controls over ERP and financial systems.
• Drive for automation and continuous improvement to streamline control process.
• Perform Monitoring Procedures to ensure effectiveness and identify gaps or weaknesses.
• Maintain documentation of control deficiencies and remediation plans. Ensure complete and accurate working papers and audit documentation in line with internal standards and external audit expectations.
• Work closely with management in cross-functional teams to communicate findings and support remediation plans.
• Reporting of Compliance topics to parent company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees