Manager - Internal Controls Excellence

WESCO•Glenview, IL

31d

About The Position

As the Manager - Internal Controls Excellence, you will have a key role in designing Wesco's internal control framework throughout all stages of the digital platform journey. You will focus on optimizing and simplifying processes within a dynamic environment and is instrumental in fostering a controls-focused culture across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree - Business, Finance, Accounting or related field required; Masters Degree preferred
Licenses/Certificates/Designations - CPA, CIA, CISA, CMA preferred
6+ years in accounting, auditing, or other financial management experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) regulations, and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
In-depth understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements, including their application and implications for compliance in a decentralized environment, as well as their impact on business strategy and organizational design.
Solid understanding of segregation of duties, with the ability to identify and apply mitigating controls against them.
Proven experience with IT General Controls (ITGC) and Service Organization Controls (SOC), including the ability to assess, implement, and monitor these controls effectively.
Strong analytical skills to quickly review and analyze business processes, identifying opportunities for improvements in control, profitability, and productivity.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of management and employees.
Demonstrated leadership and credibility, fostering a high degree of trust and respect, and building strong relationships with both operations and corporate staff.
Self-motivated and mature, capable of performing well in a fast-paced, dynamic, and growth-oriented environment, with the ability to develop and execute effective goals and objectives.
Practical and creative thinker with solid decision-making abilities and sound business judgment.
Ability to travel 0-25%

Responsibilities

Manage the assessment of the internal control structure as part of the digital transformation and broader data & digital platform initiatives.
Collaborate with key stakeholders across the company to proactively identify risks and implement internal controls.
Participate in the design and implementation of process controls including manual process controls, automated and configurable controls, interface controls, and segregation of duties. Make recommendations and provide guidance based on understanding of internal controls and the organization.
Identify opportunities for improvement and lead process improvement activities and projects.
Contribute to the alignment and development of internal controls across the company, ensuring that we eliminate or minimize all risks associated with finance-related activities.
Document and maintain end-of-the-end process narratives of future state capabilities, identification of risks, and design of internal controls as defined as part of our digital transformation and broader data & digital platform initiatives.
Apply a risk-based approach to the review of company systems and controls through development of management's testing plan.
Act as a trusted liaison and establish strong relationships with stakeholders and process owners across the company.
Drive continuous improvement in the SOX compliance program.
Participate and lead training initiatives associated with internal controls and related processes.
Maintain a strong partnership with Internal Audit and third-party auditors around the testing of controls by presenting updated controls and risks, defined as part of our digital transformation.
Participate and lead projects as needed.