Manager, Internal Controls

The Kraft Heinz Company • Chicago, IL

2d • $104,200 - $130,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Internal Controls Manager will maintain a high standard of internal controls for accounting and/or financial operations by providing leadership and guidance with the assigned function(s). This role will manage the business process controls for the North American Segment of Kraft Heinz under the direction of the Internal Controls Leader. This role also serves as a subject matter expert (SME) through continuous improvements efforts within the assigned function(s).

Requirements

• 7+ years of work experience in a similar role with at least last 2 years of SOX experience as a lead or above
• Minimum Education Qualification – CPA, CIA, CA, CMA, or MBA Finance
• Good knowledge of accounting concepts and process/controls related to Financial Reporting, Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Commodity Trading, Treasury, Tax, Plant, Property & Equipment, Inventory, HR Payroll, etc
• Ability to support high quality level of SOX controls testing and other internal control initiatives
• Ability to work independently, efficiently and deliver high quality output under time pressure
• Strong written and oral communications skills in English along with interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving & organization skills
• Excellent computer skills and competency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with ERP/ Accounting systems and Reporting tools
• Strong team player and ability to partner with various stakeholders of respective domains

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall risk management, internal control environment and compliance program to ensure that center can identify, assess, remediate, and monitor risks, control issues and non-compliance associated with its operations in alignment with the Groups framework, methodologies, and ways of working.
• Conduct risk assessment at entity and process level in collaboration with senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Review the end-to-end processes (procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, record-to-report, hire-to-retire, etc.) and perform control testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and to identify opportunities for improvement including standardization, simplification, integration, automation, and optimization.
• Ensure that process documentation is in place and maintained as relevant and consistent to reflect changes in business operations and risk exposure and, supports the execution of internal controls and compliance requirements.
• Oversee the timely completion of SOX testing activities, including walk throughs and controls testing (design and operating effectiveness), and related process documentation.
• Oversee the timely identification, validation, and communication of control deficiencies, as well as development of remediation plans in collaboration with the process/control owners.
• Determine the impact of open deficiencies, individually and in aggregate and monitor progress of deficiency remediation and related testing.
• Work with Global SOX PMO and business process/ control owners for standardization of key controls and related testing process as part of implementation of Global Process Design.
• Responsible for quality and timeliness of deliverables, including conclusions on control effectiveness and impact of control deficiencies.
• Improve the business process flow on a continual basis utilizing industry leading practices.
• Manage the team performance and ensure quality and timeliness of delivery.
• Identify, assess, and assist in selection of resources, and ensure role alignment of individuals.
• Manage personnel, facilitate performance assessments, and conduct feedback sessions.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, by adopting appropriate communication style to individuals at all levels of the organization and remaining open to disagreement or new ideas.
• Articulate understanding of business areas under review and demonstrates thorough test work and solid rationale for potential control issues.

Benefits

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• 7% 401(k) matching
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
• high discretionary bonus
• holistic wellness benefits and perks
• affordable access to healthcare
• protection
• saving for the future
• events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family Support Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager