Manager, Finance Business Controls

When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.

We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school.

To help them Start smart. Learn big.

Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique.

They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.

We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students and for each other.

This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you from physical and mental to financial and professional.

You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.

We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking why not? when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.

Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.

What You'll Contribute

The Manager of Business Controls will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of internal controls across all departments and functions, collaborating with other control professionals, and driving process improvements and operational efficiencies.

What You'll Do

• Conduct and review risk assessments and control testing to evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls, identify control deficiencies, and recommend improvements.
• Manage the implementation of control strategies, frameworks, and policies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations in the Finance organization.
• Develop and maintain documentation of control procedures, including control description, process narratives, process flows, risk registers, and control testing results.
• Monitor changes in controls and processes in the Finance organization to ensure that changes are appropriate.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify emerging control needs and help design effective control measures.
• Provide guidance and support to process owners and control operators in implementing control measures and monitoring mechanisms.
• Support the Business Control Officer with ad hoc projects such as migration of GRC tool.
• Participate in the review and update of control policies and procedures to ensure they are current, effective, and aligned with industry best practices

What you have

Minimum education, skills and experience required.

• Understanding of internal control frameworks and regulations, including COSO, SOX, and other relevant standards.
• Ability to collaborate with other control professionals to assess, document, and test controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve control issues.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities and competing demands.

Preferred education, skills, and experience.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in internal controls, audit, or related field.

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