Senior Manager, Controls, Policies and Governance

Role Overview

• This role supports global Controls, Policies & Governance (CPG) priorities and initiatives, while serving as the initial point of contact for the Latin America (LATAM) region.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the global internal control environments part of the quarterly and annual process supporting Management’s assessment of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Identify emerging control risks through proactive collaboration with operations and functions, Internal Audit, and External Auditors.
• Define and enhance global financial internal controls, policies, and governance frameworks through cross functional collaboration and external benchmarking.
• Provide guidance to global operations and functions on governance priorities, policy interpretation, and internal control requirements including remediation oversight.
• Lead and support complex transformation initiatives ensuring risk-appropriate consideration and implementation of internal controls and governance requirements.
• Establish and strengthen internal controls over sustainability reporting, supporting evolving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulatory requirements and processes, in partnership with global stakeholders.
• Build strong partnerships across global stakeholders to promote a consistent and effective control environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
• A recognized professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIA) is preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting & closing, Global financial Process delivery, Internal or External Audit, or Compliance roles.
• Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), operational and corporate finance, and governance frameworks within global, multi-entity environment.
• Experience leading projects and driving transformation, with strong project and change management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to assess risk and sound-judgement to balance business objectives with appropriate controls and governance.
• Experience working across complex operating models including in-house and managed service environments.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across Finance, IT, and business teams amid competing priorities and deadlines, including a willingness to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Proficient digital literacy, with experience, leveraging data, analytics and emerging technologies to enhance controls and governance processes and drive actionable data-driven insights.
• Sound understanding of financial systems and IT-dependent environments.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) awareness exposure and emerging technologies and tools and their application within Finance and governance.

Benefits

• A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.