Manager, Internal Control

About The Job We have an amazing opportunity in our Louisville, CO or White Plains, NY offices for a Manager, Internal Control. As a Manager, Internal Control, you will animate an effective internal control environment at Danone across the Americas region. You will focus on the Sourcing and Finance business processes and control evaluation, with operations testing and other macroprocess support as needed. Your role provides reasonable assurance that our Company operates effectively and efficiently, has a reliable financial reporting system, and complies with applicable local laws and regulations. In this role, you will support the development and adoption of effective controls across different processes of the Company and drive continuous improvement in internal control processes. Key Responsibilities Manage, lead, and complete control testing for processes in your scope, ensuring efficient resource allocation and timely alignment with business stakeholders. Perform and oversee control evaluations, review and align results with business; utilize technology to facilitate continuous monitoring and 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. Conduct risk assessments on key business processes and provide risk mitigation recommendations when high risks are identified. Contribute to presentations and reporting to key stakeholders. Manage management and leadership reporting and presentations, creating impactful content and effectively communicating key messages. Ensure action 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. Identify continuous improvement opportunities for business processes. Utilize Data Analytics, Robotic Process Automation, and Generative AI to facilitate testing and process improvement. Travel 10‑15% as needed. About You Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related; advanced degree preferred. Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, or CISA) strongly preferred. At least 7 years of experience in a multinational company, in internal controlling, internal or external auditing; exposure to audit practices highly preferred. Successful in a dynamic environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously to meet changing organizational and departmental needs. High level of competency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint), accounting systems, and data analytics (PowerBI). Comfortable influencing and collaborating at the highest levels of corporate management. Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Clear understanding of financial and operational risk and mitigation. Strong management and mentoring skills with a can‑do attitude. Ability to work well cross‑functionally, explaining financial and audit concepts to non‑finance professionals. Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this position is $110k-130k USD . The exact salary offered will depend on factors such as the candidate’s relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. Danone North America offers a performance‑based bonus and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401(k) plan, wellness program, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible time off, and paid parental bonding leave. Equal Opportunity Employer Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, provincial, and/or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Danone