Senior Manager, Risk & Control
Edgewell Personal Care
- Saint Louis, MO
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Control Environment Oversight: Drive the stabilization, standardization, and rationalization of SOX controls. Adopt a forward-looking stance in evaluating and enhancing processes to pinpoint specific control points. Update and develop Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs) and related process flows, conduct control-specific trainings, review of specific design and operating effectives of key controls, and disseminate best practices across the enterprise. Collaborate with External Reporting and Technical Accounting to align with new GAAP pronouncements and recommend procedural, systemic, and control adjustments. Implement, educate, and manage a formal remediation tracking and testing program, serving as a crucial liaison between business process owners, IT, and ensuring optimal key financial controls and procedures are established.
- Corporate Governance and Control Improvements: Establish process-based framework and global control templates for all regions, developing a centralized point of contact to assist in developing and enhancing processes, controls, and general corporate governance. Further, creating a centralized monitoring process including self-certifications, reporting, and training initiatives.
- Risk Environment Management: Develop and assist in the management of the organization's risk environment, including monitoring macro-environmental factors such as emerging risks, key regulatory changes, and SEC comment letter trends. Playing a critical role in the review and advising on corporate policies and procedures, enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function, and formalization of the annual risk and fraud assessment process. Assist in overseeing ethics investigations and reporting, and assisting in the development of a global compliance framework that ensures adherence to international standards (International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF®)) and industry-wide best practices. Contribute to the continuous improvement of risk assessment methodologies and tools, ensuring a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential threats to the organization's strategic objectives and operational resilience.
- Compliance Leadership: Lead the planning and execution of a diverse array of second-line assessments, evaluating the control environment, conducting detailed tests of controls, and offering improvement recommendations. Assist in developing risk-based audit programs and managing SOX compliance, and exhibiting the ability to manage multiple projects, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field
- At least 4-6 years of broad diversified experience in public accounting, internal audit, controllership, or related business experience
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred
- Seeking candidates with a proven track record in developing and implementing risk and control frameworks in a public accounting, internal audit, or corporate governance environment
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, (both written and oral), with the ability to work well cross-functionally, partner with key constituents and present complex information in an understandable format.
- Independence of thought in sound judgment relating to business needs
- Demonstrated commitment, self-motivation, and drive
- Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability act as an agent of change while maintaining objectivity
- Proactive approach with the ability to work in a fast-paced, competing deadline driven environment
- Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley requirements
- Possess knowledge of internal audit guidelines and practices as established by the Institute of Internal Auditors
- Have business and accounting knowledge to evaluate business process and ability to effectively communicate this to all levels in the company
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Flexible and practical; able to quickly adapt to change
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
- Maintain a high standard of discipline and professionalism
- Solution orientation, ability to think creatively and initiate new ideas or solutions to business issues
- We value candidates who are not just process-driven but can also strategically navigate and influence business decisions through strong communication, analytical prowess, and creative problem-solving
- This position reports administratively to the Sr Director of Audi, Risk & Control t but will take on various roles within the audit project team based on specific projects assigned.
- This position requires someone who is a team player and is open to diversity, as they will work with Edgewell Colleagues around the world.
- This position best suites high caliber, motivated individuals that have potential to serve as future leaders within the broader Edgewell business.
- 15% - 20% travel
- Hybrid Office environment - frequent sitting