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The Manager, Control Monitoring Program will report to the Director, Global Internal Controls and lead the Company’s monitoring programs over balance sheet account reconciliations, high-risk payments and indirect channel management. In this role, you will perform risk assessments, develop the monitoring plan, oversee Analysts responsible for executing the day-to-day monitoring activities, and coordinate reporting of the program to the relevant stakeholders.

This hybrid role can be based out of our Flower Mound, TX; Portage, MI; Cary, IL; Mahwah, NJ or Allendale, NJ locations. You will be expected in the office 2 days a week with the flexibility to work from home the other days.

Who we want

Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams.

Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure business goals and objective are met.

Collaborative partners. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, influence and partner with business leaders in multiple functional areas

What you will do

• Perform periodic risk assessments for each monitoring program to set the monitoring plan and strategy for the year.

• Coordinate the execution of the monitoring plan and provide feedback to control owners for observations made during monitoring activities.

• Perform quality reviews of monitoring results to ensure appropriate conclusions are made based on accurate analysis of supporting documentation.

• Coordinate with control owners to update the monitoring program protocols, as appropriate.

• Aggregate results of monitoring programs, including root cause analysis for any issues identified, and provide periodic reports / communications to the relevant stakeholders.

What you need

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

• Active CPA or other equivalent professional certification preferred

• 8+ years of experience required (preferably including experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm and additional experience at a global Fortune 500 company)

• Experience in evaluating internal controls over financial reporting for SOX compliance at a global organization

• Ability to successfully direct and implement strategic initiatives and operational priorities