Senior Manager, Controls Operations and Scoping - Hybrid

Stryker•Mahwah, NJ

16d•$135,600 - $293,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Make an impact at a global scale. In this role, you will shape the foundation of our internal controls environment by leading the scoping and governance of our SOX program. You’ll partner across finance, audit, and global business teams to enhance how controls are designed and executed—driving rigor, consistency, and strategic decision‑making across the organization. If you are energized by complex problem‑solving and influencing outcomes, this is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a critical enterprise program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in external audit, internal audit, or internal controls
Supervisory or project management experience
Public accounting experience with SEC registrant clients
Experience managing or evaluating ICFR programs for SOX compliance in a global organization
Understanding of IT General Controls and segregation of duties
Knowledge of the COSO 2013 internal controls framework

Nice To Haves

CPA or equivalent professional certification
Experience with control governance or SOX technology tools
Experience with global financial reporting systems

Responsibilities

Lead the annual SOX scoping process to identify key processes, entities, and systems for assessment activities.
Maintain the SOX assessment schedule and coordinate execution with Internal Audit and external auditors.
Manage control governance activities and oversee the global risk and control matrix, ensuring standardization across regions.
Support administration of control platforms by ensuring control information remains accurate and up to date.
Prepare periodic reporting for leadership and external auditors on SOX testing status and results.
Evaluate materiality of acquisitions and determine integration requirements for SOX controls.
Interpret changes in financial policies or regulations and assess their impact on SOX controls.
Partner with global financial and operational teams to implement and enhance control requirements across the organization.