Senior Manager, Internal Controls & Sustainability Reporting

Legend Biotech US • Bridgewater, NJ

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

Legend Biotech is seeking a Senior Manager, Internal Controls & Sustainability Reporting as part of the Finance team based in Bridgewater, NJ. The Senior Manager, Internal Controls & Sustainability Reporting is responsible for executing the design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the company’s internal control framework across financial reporting and select non‑financial reporting processes. This role plays a critical leadership position in ensuring compliance with SOX (404), managing enterprise-wide control assessments, partnering with business and IT leaders, and serving as a key liaison with Internal Audit and external auditors. This role is critical to maintaining the integrity of the company’s reporting and supporting growth through strong governance and risk management. The Senior Manager, Internal Controls & Sustainability Reporting will also support the development and enhancement of sustainability reporting, and will have high visibility with finance leadership and the opportunity to meaningfully shape the internal control environment. Prior experience with sustainability or ESG reporting is not required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in internal controls, SOX, public accounting, or a combination thereof.
• Strong knowledge of COSO framework and exposure to IT general controls and automated control environments.

Nice To Haves

• Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience a plus.
• Exposure to automation, data analytics, and/or AI‑enabled tools is a plus.
• ESG or Sustainability reporting experience preferred, not essential.
• CPA a plus.
• Knowledge of IFRS a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive the company’s SOX 404 compliance program end to end, including scoping, risk assessment, control design, testing strategy, remediation, and certification support.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of entity-level, process-level, and IT general controls (ITGCs).
• Support management’s assessment of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and support quarterly and annual certifications.
• Partner with process owners to identify financial reporting risks and design efficient, scalable controls.
• Assist in the standardization and optimization of controls, reducing redundancy while maintaining compliance.
• Assess the impact of new accounting standards, system implementations, acquisitions, and process changes on internal controls.
• Coordinate walkthroughs, testing, issue resolution, and audit deliverables, proactively managing timelines and risks to prevent delays.
• Support the remediation of control deficiencies, including significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
• Track control deficiencies, lead root cause analysis, and oversee remediation efforts through closure.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and use of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools.
• Support broader GRC initiatives as needed.
• Assist with special projects for the Controller or CFO, including M&A integration and transformation initiatives.
• Track and drive closure of operational audit deficiencies impacting the finance function, including follow‑up and remediation oversight.
• Collaborate with operational managers to design and implement effective controls to mitigate identified deficiencies.
• Modify policies, procedures, and internal control documentation to reflect corrected processes.
• If necessary, provide training to staff on updated processes and strengthen the overall control culture.
• Support sustainability reporting processes aligned with global regulatory frameworks to promote accuracy, completeness, and assurance readiness.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of internal control frameworks over sustainability data.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one
• Eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment
• Paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Legal assistance
• Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary commuter benefits
• Family planning and care resources
• Well-being initiatives
• Peer-to-peer recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees