Manager - Global Financial Controls CoE

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position

The Role 

Are you ready to make an impact? If you are excited about partnering with senior leaders to improve critical processes, identify automation opportunities and strengthen the controls environment, we would love to talk with you! This is your chance to join a world class financial controls function with a leader in the financial services industry. 

The GFC Manager role delivers significant value by assessing key risks and controls supporting Fidelity’s financial controls environment through integrated audits. This is a high visibility role with frequent interactions with senior leaders including Business Unit Controllers (SVP/VPs), Function Heads, process/control owners, and other risk groups. The role provides fantastic opportunities to learn about Fidelity’s various business units and will report to a Director or Senior Manager within GFC. 

The Expertise and Skills You Bring 

Play a pivotal role in GFC’s assurance and advisory integrated reviews through your keen understanding of financially significant processes and controls consideration. Lead engaging walkthroughs, thoroughly evaluate the control environment and partner with management on remediation efforts. Effectively manage relationships and partnerships with internal stakeholders. 

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in relevant fields (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Information Technology) 

• Five plus years of progressive experience with leading integrated financial audits 

• Professional certification CPA, CA and/or CISA highly desired. Other relevant certifications CISSP and CIA 

• Blend of Public Accounting (SOX / IT SOX) and Internal Audit experience highly desirable  

• Strong understanding of general accounting concepts including financial statement risks, and controls 

• Exposure to IT Application Controls (ITACs), report testing (IPEs) and familiarity with IT General Controls (ITGCs)  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present information to senior management  

• Strong project management skills, ability to manage competing priorities and workload