Manager, Business Process & Controls

Stanley Black & Decker•New Britain, CT

27d•Remote

About The Position

As a Manager, Business Process & Controls, you’ll be part of our Controls and Compliance (C&C) team working as a remote employee. This position will play a critical role in supporting the Company’s SOX compliance and broader finance controls agenda. You will lead and assist with key initiatives, including statistical sampling for inventory existence testing and the use of drone-enabled procedures. The role also provides support across critical control areas such as tax system implementation, SOX compliance, and management review controls.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Accounting.
Minimum of 3-6 years of experience within Public Accounting or Controllership.
Demonstrable knowledge of SOX Control Frameworks.
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office package, SAP and Hyperion a plus.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Strong project management skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to details.
Ability to lead multifunctional groups.
Strong business acumen and ability to analyze complex business issues.

Nice To Haves

CPA Preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage various control activities.
Own the Global Control Framework.
Support implementation of key improvement and transformation initiatives.
Monitor controls for adherence to and deviations from their intended levels of performance (2nd Line of Defense).
Work closely with Global Shared Services to help standardize processes and identify key controls.
Align with business partners to develop and maintain key control activities that address the risks of the Company.
Advise business of effective controls and assist in the remediation of control deficiencies.
Design and coordinate the preparation and ongoing review of policies, procedures, training materials and other communication tools to ensure departments meet compliance with SBD’s Control framework, company policies and industry regulations, including SOX 302 & 404 Compliance.
Develop/update test plans of controls (design and operating effectiveness) to result in increased reliance by external audit.
Facilitate in control remediations for business and IT processes.
Serve as a liaison between the external auditors and the business in key control initiatives and areas of improvement.
Leverage system software to perform annual narrative reviews, representation letters and control deficiency dashboards.
Collaborate with various functions and management levels to understand business process and control changes and analyze impact to control environment.
Provide analysis to stakeholders on control gaps and collaborate on resolving such gaps.
Participate in multiple initiatives in support of risk and/or regulatory compliance related initiatives on behalf of the business/client including but not limited to: oversight of procedures/process, accurate regulatory reporting and filing, document governance, risk control self-assessments, procedure governance, control design, new product controls, supplier governance, or quality governance.
Design solutions for unanswered internal control questions and anticipates future business needs.
Influence and help develop innovative solutions to mitigate risk and prevent risk exposures which result in significant business impacts.
Define and outline new approaches to problem resolution and leads project team from concept through implementation.
Advise senior management on the status of their control environment related to risk identification and control weaknesses.
Serves as a primary resource to cross functional team members and advises on risk mitigation opportunities.
Monitor and/or execute various control activities to ensure compliance with frameworks and policies.
Identify control rationalization opportunities.