Senior Manager Internal Controls

Winchester Interconnect•Boston, MA

7d•$140,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

As our Senior Manager, Internal Controls, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining a strong internal control environment through the implementation of global financial policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance monitoring. Winchester is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aptiv (NYSE: APTV), a global technology leader with over 180,000 people across 124 manufacturing facilities and 12 major technical centers worldwide. This critical role will manage and execute improvements to the financial reporting and control environment of our global organization, bridging the gap between Winchester's operations and our parent company's requirements.

Requirements

7–10 years of experience in internal audit, internal controls, or SOX compliance within a multinational corporate group or delivering similar services via a Big 4 accounting firm.
BS in Accounting or equivalent required (Master’s degree preferred).
CPA, CIA, or CISA certification required.
Proven track record of utilizing technology and systems to increase internal control effectiveness and testing efficiency.
Expert understanding of internal control frameworks (specifically COSO).
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify, assess, and address risk and materiality, translating findings into actionable improvements for financial reporting.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex risk and control matters into clear insights for stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with and lead project workflows across multi-geographic teams.
Adaptable and flexible; comfortable navigating a fast-paced, ever-changing manufacturing and technology environment.
Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.15): This position requires access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), or protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Extensive travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day design, implementation, documentation, assessment, and monitoring of the internal control framework. Ensure group policies effectively mitigate risks and prevent errors in financial reporting and business operations.
Implement and govern global internal control policies and procedures to improve compliance, data integrity, and operational efficiency.
Manage the execution of internal control reviews across the global organization. Deliver accurate and timely reporting on control deficiencies and framework health to business partners and leadership.
Develop tactical action plans and monitor progress to resolve control deficiencies. Collaborate closely with business and process owners to ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented.
Actively seek opportunities for standardization, automation, and best practices. Deploy technology where possible to enhance the design and operating effectiveness of controls and documentation.
Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external auditors to facilitate testing, ensure consideration of risks, and resolve audit findings.
Develop and conduct regular training sessions and prepare educational materials regarding internal control objectives, risks, and methodologies for business partners across the organization.
Act as a strategic partner to business units to evaluate internal controls. Partner closely with leadership at our parent company (Aptiv) to align Winchester’s systems with public company reporting requirements.