Manager, Internal Control

Job description

We have an amazing opportunity for a Manager, Internal Control. As an Internal Control Manager, you will be responsible to animate an effective internal control environment within Danone North America. Your focus will be the Sales Finance and Sourcing business processes and control evaluation, with operations testing/traveling and other macroprocess support, as needed. In this role, you will be providing reasonable assurance that our Company is operating effectively and efficiently, has a reliable financial reporting system and complies with applicable local laws and regulations. This role can be based out of Louisville, CO, White Plains, NY, or Remote!

 

As part of One Danone Business Services (DBS) you will be reporting to the Director, Internal Control and manage multiple internal stakeholders such as Business Process Owner and Business Control Owners, in addition to working closely with Global Danone Internal Control and Internal Audit Communities. Minimum requirements for this role are 1) strong business partnering and presentation skills, 2) curiosity, and 3) ability to think independently and take initiative.

 

In this fast paced, dynamic role, your key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

·  Plan and manage control testing for processes in your scope by performing efficient resource allocation and timely alignment with business stakeholders.
·  Perform and oversee control evaluations, review and align results with business, utilizing Data Analytics to facilitate testing by exception.
·  Occasionally perform operations control testing during multi-location on site visits, review and align results with business.
·  Ensure high quality documentation of controls testing as per the Danone Internal Control guidelines.
·  Provide risk remediation guidance and recommendation for resolution when high risks are identified.
·  Contribute to presentations and reporting in terms of both content and delivery to key stakeholders
·  Ensure actions plans are reviewed and implemented to mitigate risk with clear ownership.
·  Partner with the business in risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.
·  Promote adherence to DBS and CBU’s policies and procedures.
·  Share with leadership updates on risk, processes, and results on a regular basis.
·  Travel from 10-15% as needed

The base compensation range for this position is $110k-130k commensurate with experience. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment with opportunities to work both remotely and in office when desired.

·  You have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management or related, advanced degree preferred
·  You have at least [7] years of experience preferably in a Multi-national company, in Internal Controlling, External Auditing, Finance or Supply Chain; with exposure to audit practices being highly preferred
·  You are successful in working in a dynamic environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously in-order-to meet changing organizational and departmental needs
·  You have a high level of Competency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Power Point, Power BI and Data Analytics usage
·  You are comfortable to influence and to collaborate at the highest levels of corporate management
·  You have a clear understanding of Financial and Operational Risk and mitigation
·  You have strong management and mentoring skills coupled with can-do attitude.
·  You can work well cross-functionally, helping to explain financial and audit concepts to non-finance professionals

At Danone North America, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU. 

 

Danone North America doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
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