RISK AND CONTROLS MANAGER (HYBRID)

Job Summary Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Support the ongoing design and implementation of Internal Controls frameworks. Manage Risk & Controls Seniors/Analysts in executing controls testing, monitoring, and reporting results, etc. Ensure business processes have appropriate controls to optimally manage risks, assisting with the execution of risk assessments where necessary. Provide ongoing support to corporate functions and/or operating sectors to review to and challenge their identified risks and controls as documented in their Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs). Collaborate with process and controls owners to obtain process understanding, documenting the process flows and/or procedure documents. Identify & document leading practice controls which can be published across the organization. Develop guidance to support the organization with control compliance, such as evidence maintenance, job aids etc. Partner with business teams on cross-departmental projects to improve the overall control environment. Support the enterprise risk management process Stay up to date on internal and external changes that may impact the design or operation of controls and partner with the appropriate stakeholders to make changes accordingly. Support training initiatives across the organization to improve awareness and understanding of internal control requirements. Partner with both internal and external audit teams to facilitate streamlined and effective audit processes, as necessary. Collaborate with key stakeholders across all levels of the organization to enhance the control environment through process optimization and automation. Respond to emerging regulatory updates/UK Corporate Governance Code updates. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Technically competent and confident in reviewing and identifying improvements in the design and operation of internal controls. Strong analytical skills, with strong risk awareness and understanding of processes and controls. Confident stakeholder management, communication, and able to build relationships. Excellent planning, coordination and organization skills and managing multiple priorities and stakeholders. Previous experience working in Finance Control, Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Assurance, Controls Assurance. Self-starter with the ability to lead and to work independently and engage with teams at all levels in the organization. Ability to translate and communicate technical or complex ideas in a simple, engaging, and concise manner. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, with the ability to influence at all levels, as is the ability to function effectively in teams. Qualifications: Four-year bachelor’s degree in accounting, or finance. Professional qualification such as CPA or CIA. Minimum 5 years of experience in financial controls, internal audits, SOX audits, risk and controls assessment, risk assurance, preferably in a Big-4 firm or Fortune 500 organization. Strong knowledge of Internal Auditing Standards, PCAOB Standards, and COSO, etc. Recent (past 5 years) US SOX experience strongly preferred. Excellent PC Skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, Electronic audit work papers, etc.) Experience with SAP S/4 and HFM preferred. Familiarity with the UK Corporate Governance Code preferred. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply. Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace. Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Personal Leave Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Compass Group USA