Manager, Risk Management

Manager, Risk Management

The Manager, Internal Controls, will take a key role in our SOX Compliance program and will be responsible for leading and overseeing many aspects of the program which may include scoping, management, execution and reporting that drives results, accountability and value across the Finance Organization. The Manager will report to the VP, Accounting, and will work closely with regional controllership, our shared services center, business owners, and our internal and external auditors. The position will also serve as a key link between the Corporate Controllers group and our Global Business Service Center assessing control design and process excellence.

Role

• Participate in the planning and execution of the global SOX program. Activities may include scoping, control testing, deficiency evaluation and remediation recommendations
• Execute SOX 404 testing of internal controls over financial reporting, manage work plans to ensure effective and efficient utilization, and review the work of others
• Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and review of SOX testing by others
• Assess and determine the design effectiveness of internal controls and work with business owners to address any potential control gaps that may be identified
• Continuously identify efficiencies in the SOX program and opportunities for optimization of the financial and operational processes and controls through interaction and partnership with management
• Manage relationships with external auditors
• Partner with business in implementation of process improvements
• Partner with various business owners and finance teams including Accounting, Financial Planning, Treasury, Tax, and Corporate Audit to provide guidance and expertise on the preparation and/or update of controls documentation
• Partner with automation & analytics resources to identify, design, and implement enhancements to control testing as well as the control environment

Strong candidates:

• Exhibits a strong understanding of US GAAP, PCAOB compliance standards, SOX, COSO, IT audit concepts, and leading business practices
• Demonstrates strong communications skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to speak the language of the business
• Exhibits strong project management skills with the ability to hold self and others accountable to deadlines
• Demonstrates the ability to exercise judgment
• Displays a high standard of ethics and professionalism

All About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting & CPA required
• Manager or equivalent with a combination of public accounting experience, internal audit or SOX at a Fortune 500 company
• Ability to collaborate with different individuals across the organization, and ability to influence, train, mentor and leverage the skills of others to achieve objectives
• Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with ability to meet project deliverables
• Some travel may be required in the future, up to 10%

Corporate Security Responsibility

• Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

Pay Ranges

O'Fallon, Missouri: $109,000 - $180,000 USD