Manager - Internal Control

Iberdrola•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager – Internal Control plans and monitors internal control program across the business with a focus on the regulated utilities and corporate activities. This includes oversight and establishment of the internal control environment and certification oversight. The Manager builds lasting relationships with external and internal auditors and works closely with process owners across the business to ensure a robust control environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 7 years relevant experience required. The equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Significant experience with internal controls over financial reporting.
Experience with Sustainability reporting and internal controls.
High-level analytical skills.
Demonstrated project management across cross-functional and cross-organizational teams.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or Master's degree.
Background in a public accounting or auditing firm.
Technical accounting knowledge and/or experience in the utilities and/or power industry.

Responsibilities

Analyze and document impacts of complex operations and events in US GAAP and IFRS financial statements for consideration within internal control environment.
Certification system and Internal Control system management including oversight and support of external and internal auditors for controls procedure testing and reviews.
Monitor internal control operating effectiveness and overall internal control results.
Coordination of certification processes for annual, semi-annual and quarterly accounts.
Update and maintain Internal Control Model (cycles, risks, controls).
Build and manage strong relationships with other AGR Control Departments.
Interact with auditors and support their reviewing process, including assisting with audits regarding Sustainability internal control topics.
Organize & manage individual projects to enhance or support the control environment.
Advise in and support the implementation of a compliant Sustainability reporting framework, including robust and auditable standards to enable credible external Sustainability reporting.
Monitor best practice and future developments in Sustainability reporting requirements and translate into the impact for the Sustainability internal control framework of Avangrid.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the Sustainability business processes and define the relevant risks and controls.
Project management in projects that impact the Sustainability internal control framework.
Setup and maintain contact with the key stakeholders within the relevant processes for Sustainability reporting.
Advising stakeholders within Avangrid with the correct and consistent interpretation of Sustainability internal control requirements.
Coordination with the Sustainability and Financial Reporting teams to ensure efficient implementation of reporting standards.
Ensuring robust, timely and verifiable data is collected for internal and external reporting.
Encouraging continuous improvement and embedding compliant reporting in Avangrid’s processes.