Risk and Controls Manager

WPP PLC • New York, NY

32d • $60,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GCI Health is seeking a Risk and Controls Manager to join our growing team. This individual will play a critical role in evaluating, strengthening, and maintaining our internal control environment in alignment with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) and ICFR (Internal Control over Financial Reporting) standards. The ideal candidate has a strong audit background, a deep understanding of business and financial risks, and the ability to partner cross-functionally to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 3+ years of internal or external audit experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Strong working knowledge of ICFR standards, types, methodologies, documentation and control testing
• Experience in developing and/or auditing controls and risk mitigation (operating controls, ICFR, GCC's) in a professional services company
• Excellent interpersonal skills including a detail oriented and diplomatic demeanor
• Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, listening, and presentation

Nice To Haves

• Public Relations industry audit experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Evaluates new, enhanced, and/or revised ICFR in-scope processes to ensure proper controls are established or continue to be present, control gaps or weaknesses are identified and recommends proper controls required to meet ICFR and audit guidelines
• Assist with the development of the SOX process flows, narratives, risk and control matrices of business processes, and information technology platforms relevant to financial reporting
• Conduct or participate in walkthroughs and other meetings with process and control owners to ensure compliance with control guidelines
• Evaluate the operational effectiveness of entity-level controls, business process key controls, and GCC controls in accordance with ICFR testing guidance
• Exhibit a strong understanding of business risks, controls, and testing methodologies as they relate to auditing of financial reporting and SOX controls
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency and productivity
• Manages and drives solutions for stronger controls, and in support of risk and/or regulatory compliance related initiatives which may include oversight of procedures/process, document governance, risk control self-assessment, procedure governance, and control design
• Assists with translating control deficiencies into action plans and provides recommendations to enhance governance practices in alignment with risk and compliance frameworks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees