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Controls Assurance Manager

Controls Assurance Manager

StellantisAuburn Hills, MI, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Controls Assurance Manager will support the overall Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance process including risk assessment, scoping, planning, executing and managing the assessment strategy and testing of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR). In addition to ICFR audits, the position may also require involvement in process documentation, development of risk and control matrices, and flowcharts. The Controls Assurance Manager is responsible for developing staff and cultivating business relationships throughout the organization.

Additional responsibilities include :

  • Support the Regional Lead on risk assessment, scoping and planning procedures for the assessment business process cycle
  • Effectively contribute to process improvement initiatives across the organization
  • Execution of the global ICFR program and testing activities in the region for completion in line with global due dates
  • Support the Regional Lead on the coordination of relationships within the region with ICT SOX & internal / external providers for all the activities connected to ICFR testing
  • Implementation within the region of best practices, process and efficiency improvements and global standardization of the ICFR testing program
  • Manage ICFR process documentation updates as requested
  • Assist with SOX scoping and controls management
  • Support the Regional Lead on the coordination of the test plan execution with applicable regional finance teams and designated personnel
  • Deliver training for ICFR testing requirements and methodology to the team
  • Supervise staff reviewing work performed, assigning roles and responsibilities, providing timely feedback, etc.
  • Execute the global reliance strategy and provide overall governance of the regional ICFR testing plan execution
  • Support with proactive feedback the management of Governance, Risk and Compliance (“GRC“) system maintenance and usage
  • Ensure alignment on issues with SOX process / control owners, escalating as necessary; report on issues to the SOX / ICFR regional / sector and global teams and to the external auditors
  • Plan and coordinate SOX retest activities for remediated issues and roll-forward procedures
  • Manage and execute special projects, as assigned

What You'll Learn :

  • Ensure teams understand business processes from the initiation of activity through recording the related controls and risks
  • Identify potential gaps in risks and controls within the control framework presenting potential exposure to management
  • Support the team in leading meetings with different levels of management including interviews to perform testing, learn business processes, provide status updates and deliver issues
  • Effectively project-manage planned testing over multiple business processes
  • Writing skills to communicate processes and testing procedures
  • Perform QA review of control testing working papers
  • Document deficiency language and appropriately communicating the issues to stakeholders including management and external auditors
  • Supervise a team assigned to the assessment
  • Present testing status and communicate issues to various levels of management
  • Build relationships with the external auditors and control owners
  • Work with managers from different countries to ensure consistency in testing and process documentation

    • What This Role Will Prepare You For :

  • Roles (including manager and director roles) within Group Controls Assurance, Internal Controls and Financial Reporting (ICFR), Corporate Finance and Corporate Accounting

    • Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind

    Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

    From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

    Generous Paid Time Off

    We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer : 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24 th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

    Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

    We help you plan for the future with :

  • An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
  • An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

    • Income Protection & Insurance Options

    Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.

    Company Vehicle Lease Program

    Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

    Family Building Benefit

    We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

    Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

    We believe in investing in your future and your passions :

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan refinancing programs
  • 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

    • And so much more!

    When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

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