Internal Controls Manager

**Reports to:** VP Risks & Controls **Location:** Lake Forest, CA (Hybrid)* Support the VP of Risk and Controls and the business, in finalizing the design of global controls that meet SOX requirements* Help set up an BAU SOX program (scoping, walkthrough management, testing plans, coordination of testing)* Identify and deliver training needs to global stakeholders* Ensure a global and consistent approach is applied in the development of the control requirements, design and implementation* Establish a program that efficiently responds to the SOX requirements and continuing control requirements of our parent* Work with colleagues from international locations to ensure the global and consistent approach is applied throughout the organization* Collaborate with the GPOs team to ensure global processes and controls are consistently applied across the different regions* Provide control owners with guidance to ensure effective monitoring processes are developed for controls in scope, including IT Application Controls* Ensure compliance with the Internal Control Framework, and work with the Global Process Owners and Finance Operations team to enhance controls where necessary* Identify opportunities for improvement* Collaborates with IT Finance Systems to ensure the seamless implementation of new automation in the context of processes included in the areas of scope* Ensure evidence supporting critical controls has been retained and uploaded to the appropriate system* Lead periodic and annual controls testing* Report on control issues, including preparation of Audit Committee materials, and assess risk associated with the non-conformance* Lead the effort to work closely with the control owners and control operators to address remediation actions of control deficiencies* Manage our co-source partner to coordinate the effective delivery of an integrated controls plan* Manage the relationship with Internal Audit including working on an integrated audit plan meeting requirements of the 2nd LoD and 3rd LoD teams* Manage the External Audit team to ensure their regulatory requirements are met* Own the relationships with key stakeholders in the US region* Help recruit and set up a US testing team* Given the significance of the US market to the AVEVA Group, the role will have a large focus on revenue controls.**Required Qualifications:*** Qualification by relevant governing body with 5 years post qualification experience (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)* Experience of leading the audit of SOX control frameworks, with understanding of latest PCAOB requirements* Experience of managing Internal Audit and External Audit relationships* Experience of managing senior stakeholders including preparing Audit Committee reporting #J-18808-Ljbffr