Manager, Global Financial Controls - CoE

Fidelity Investments•Durham, NC

1d•$80,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Role Are you ready to make an impact? If you are excited about partnering with senior leaders to improve critical processes, identify automation opportunities and strengthen the controls environment, we would love to talk with you! This is your chance to join a world class financial controls function with a leader in the financial services industry. The GFC Manager role delivers significant value by assessing key risks and controls supporting Fidelity’s financial controls environment through integrated audits. This is a high visibility role with frequent interactions with senior leaders including Business Unit Controllers (SVP/VPs), Function Heads, process/control owners, and other risk groups. The role provides fantastic opportunities to learn about Fidelity’s various business units and will report to a Director or Senior Manager within GFC. The Expertise and Skills You Bring Play a pivotal role in GFC’s assurance and advisory integrated reviews through your keen understanding of financially significant processes and controls consideration. Lead engaging walkthroughs, thoroughly evaluate the control environment and partner with management on remediation efforts. Effectively manage relationships and partnerships with internal stakeholders. Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position The Team The Global Financial Controls Center of Excellence (GFC-CoE) is an enterprise-wide function that supports the Finance strategic objective of ensuring a strong financial controls environment. The function provides reasonable assurance over the key processes that impact Fidelity’s financial statements. Specifically, the GFC-CoE evaluates financial controls through integrated reviews of key business units including Workplace Investing, Institutional, Wealth & Retail Brokerage, Fund and Brokerage Operations & Technology, Asset Management, Corporate Services, Fidelity Insurance Group, International sites (India & Ireland) and advisory reviews over strategic initiatives. The base salary range for this position is $80,000-185,000 USD per year. Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors. Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation. We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted. Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories. Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles. Please consult with your recruiter for the specific expectations for this position. At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want! We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation please contact the following: For roles based in the US: Contact the HR Leave of Absence/Accommodation Team by sending an email to [email protected], or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2 For roles based in Ireland: Contact [email protected] For roles based in Germany: Contact [email protected] Fidelity Privacy Policy

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or above in relevant fields (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Information Technology)
Five plus years of progressive experience with leading integrated financial audits
Strong understanding of general accounting concepts including financial statement risks, and controls
Exposure to IT Application Controls (ITACs), report testing (IPEs) and familiarity with IT General Controls (ITGCs)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present information to senior management
Strong project management skills, ability to manage competing priorities and workload
Proven track record of driving change within complex / matrixed corporate environments
Learning agility to quickly understand and connect key concepts

Nice To Haves

Professional certification CPA, CA and/or CISA highly desired. Other relevant certifications CISSP and CIA
Blend of Public Accounting (SOX / IT SOX) and Internal Audit experience highly desirable
Exposure partnering with IT Audit teams in performing integrated audits as a financial controls SME

Responsibilities

Play a pivotal role in GFC’s assurance and advisory integrated reviews through your keen understanding of financially significant processes and controls consideration.
Lead engaging walkthroughs, thoroughly evaluate the control environment and partner with management on remediation efforts.
Effectively manage relationships and partnerships with internal stakeholders.