Internal Control Manager

• Operate as a full-time ambassador and champion of the Internal Control vision and strategy by demonstrating support and actively communicating with executives, the team, and the business.
• Participate in the development of new internal control processes and ongoing process improvements.
• Participate in the scoping, risk assessment and planning of internal control activities.
• Execute, lead and maintain accountability for the delivery of high-quality control projects in accordance with established plans ensuring consistent quality and the timely delivery of agreed upon objectives.
• Collaborate with the business to drive actions that are pragmatic and achievable.
• Provide meaningful insights about the work that you are responsible for that consistently demonstrates an understanding and appreciation for our business.
• Perform comprehensive data analysis utilizing data mining software.
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships across the business.
• Provide creative input that will drive greater efficiency and value to the internal control process.
• Participate on executive level projects that require confidentiality and detailed findings.
• Conduct business at all times with the highest standards of personal, professional and ethical conduct.
• Perform or assist with any operations as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules. Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies.
• Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure all safety precautions are followed while performing the work.
• Follow all policies and Standard Operating Procedures as instructed by Management.
• Perform any range of special projects, tasks and other related duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience on projects that involving improving internal controls and accounting processes.
• Proficiency in performing complex data analysis utilizing various sources of information.
• Experience on various aspects of financial reporting including preparation of financial statements and related disclosures.
• Experience with cloud computing, data analytics, fraud prevention/detection, or real estate is a plus.
• Exceptional communications skills both written and verbal that demonstrates the ability to speak the language of the business not just “audit speak.”
• Strong understanding of GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley financial controls and/or IT controls and leading business practices.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects/resources simultaneously.
• High standard of ethics and professionalism.
• Proven ability to work both independently and in a team environment, shifting between the role of an individual contributor, team player and project manager.
• Strong knowledge and experience of Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Access, Word, Project, Visio; accounting software such as Yardi, Jenark, and Camacct; and a data analysis tool such as IDEA.
• Minimum 10 years of experience overall with at least 2 in a supervisory capacity in some combination of internal audit, public accounting, and/or a business operational role such as finance or IT.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, accounting information systems or related field.
• CPA, CFE, CISA, CIA or other relevant designation is a plus.

Travel:

20% to 25%