What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Controls Manager position at Elanco?
At Elanco (NYSE : ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today! Your Role : The Financial Controls Organization (FCO) is responsible for the development of internal controls for critical high-risk financial processes and oversight of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOx) compliance program. These responsibilities include establishing control frameworks for new corporate transactions and IT platforms (e.g. acquisitions, business combinations, divestitures, technology infrastructure, application deployment, etc.), supporting annual SOx and project scoping, developing and executing targeted training programs, developing and disseminating global process templates, and communicating results to management. Your Responsibilities :
- Provide SOx and internal control consultation on changes to controls (new, redesign, gaps, etc.). Understand the business environment, monitor changes, and assess the impact to the financial controls framework.
- Assist with the development and ongoing monitoring of the global SOx project plan and materiality
- Liaise with FCO regional team members, CAS Coordinators and SOx IT Coordinator to coordinate program efficiently and resolve issues timely
- Coordinate and influence CAS and EY on testing scope and approach and resolution of issues.
- Conduct SOx and internal control presentations and training.
- Consult on SOx and internal controls, including issue identification and resolution, deficiency remediation, etc.
- Ensure consistency and standardization of control activities, and monitor completion of SOx requirements.
- Identify, implement, and lead process improvement initiatives.
- Assist in evaluation of certain global, regional and local third-party service providers, including initial due diligence and annual evaluation of internal controls and internal control reports (i.e., SOC 1, SSAE No. 18).
- Review and ensure all global EY management letter comments (relating to local statutory audits) are identified with action plans.
- Build Strong Working Relationships with Key Stakeholders. What you need to succeed (minimum requirements) :
- Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related fields.
- Required Experience : Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant. Minimum 4 years work experience which includes public accounting experience. Strong knowledge of and prior experience with financial processes (e.g. O2C, P2P, Treasury, Manufacturing).
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, and perform well under pressure.
- Develop good relationships with the ability to influence within Elanco, third party service providers and external auditors.
- Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position. What will give you the competitive edge (preferred qualifications) :
- Interest to learn technologies for use in data analytics and automation.
- Strong self-management and project management skills.
- Functional knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGC’s).
- Experience with large multi-national corporations.
- Experience with SAP and GRC tools and Audit Software, preferably AuditBoard. Additional Information
- Location : Elanco Global Headquarters, Greenfield, IN. Hybrid work environment. HQ moving to Indianapolis, IN in 2025.
- Flexibility, including overtime, may be required during peak periods.
- Minimal travel. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles! Elanco Benefits and Perks : We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include :
- Multiple relocation packages
- Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
- 8-week parental leave
- 9 Employee Resource Groups
- Annual bonus offering
- Flexible work arrangements
- Up to 6% 401K matching Elanco is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. Elanco is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status
