Internal Controls & Business Process Transformation Manager

About the Job The Internal Controls & Business Process Transformation Manager is responsible for strengthening the company’s internal control environment, improving the design and execution of finance-related business processes, and leading cross-functional transformation initiatives that increase efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance data quality. This role partners closely with Finance leadership, Accounting, FP&A, IT, Procurement, and Supply Chain to ensure processes are well-controlled, scalable, and fit-for-purpose as the business evolves. This role is also expected to be a key contributor to the company’s ERP planning and implementation. Key Responsibilities Manage the internal controls program (e.g., SOX/ICFR), including risk assessment, control design, documentation, testing coordination, and remediation tracking Build and maintain control narratives, RCMs, and process flows Ensure designed controls address key financial reporting risks, and controls are operating effectively consistent with their design Communicate control deficiencies and improvement opportunities, influence stakeholders, and drive closure of remediation activities Lead identification, evaluation, and remediation of control gaps; ensure corrective actions are implemented, tested, and sustained Maintain a risk & controls backlog and monitor trends to prevent recurrence (root cause analysis, preventive controls) Develop dashboards and reporting on controls health (testing status, deficiencies, remediation aging) Provide clear executive updates and recommendations that balance risk, cost, and operational impact Identify, prioritize, and execute process improvements across Finance and adjacent functions using structured methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma concepts, standardization) Facilitate workshops to map as-is and to-be processes, define requirements, and align stakeholders on solutions Drive automation and simplification opportunities (workflow, controls automation, RPA, ERP features), ensuring control integrity is maintained or improved Establish KPIs and controls monitoring routines for critical processes (e.g., order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report) Develop and deploy policies, SOPs, and training materials to standardize execution Participate in ERP and finance systems projects (upgrades, implementations, integrations), ensuring controls are embedded into design and testing Comply with FMI's attendance policies Qualifications Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or related field 5+ years of progressive experience in a combination of internal controls (SOX/ICFR), audit (internal/external), Finance transformation, process improvement, or finance systems/ERP initiatives Advanced proficiency with Excel and practical experience with documentation/visual tools (e.g., Visio/Lucidchart/Miro/PowerPoint) Preferred Qualifications Professional certification: CPA, CIA, CISA, CMA, Lean/Six Sigma (Green Belt+) or similar Experience with ERP systems and control environments (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, Dynamics) and finance tools (BlackLine, Coupa, Anaplan, etc.) Experience implementing controls automation (workflow approvals, configuration-based controls, GRC tooling) Experience in high-growth, regulated, or public-company environments; familiarity with scaling controls in a fast-changing organization Experience supporting M&A integration, including controls harmonization, process standardization, and system integration readiness Demonstrated experience with process documentation (flowcharts, narratives) and controls artifacts (RCMs, testing plans, remediation logs) Strong understanding of core finance processes including Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, and Procure-to-Pay Experience managing stakeholders across Finance and non-Finance teams; proven ability to influence without authority Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to convert complex issues into clear action plans and executive-level summaries Understanding of HIPAA and the importance of patient data privacy Commitment to reflect FMI’s values: Integrity, Courage, and Passion Salary and Benefits The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Boston, MA is $92,800 - $116,000 per year. The salary range is commensurate with Foundation Medicine’s compensation practice and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for Foundation Medicine's benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr