Senior Manager - Internal Controls Excellence

As the Senior Manager - Internal Controls Excellence, you will drive optimization in the Company’s internal control design and coordination. You will lead the design of an internal control structure in a dynamic environment with a focus on process optimization and simplification. You will assist in driving a controls focused culture across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the company to proactively identify risks and implement internal controls.
• Design and implement process controls including manual process controls, automation and configurable controls, interfaces, and segregation of duties.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and participate in process improvement activities and projects.
• Lead the alignment and development of internal controls across the company ensuring that we eliminate or minimize all risks associated to Finance related activities.
• Document and maintain end-to-end process narratives to be used for walkthroughs, identification of risks and design of internal controls.
• Manage the control structure, execution, and enhancement. 
• Apply risk-based approach to the review of company systems and controls through development of management’s testing plan.
• Aid in the assessment of internal control structure as part of the Finance transformation and broader Data & Digital Platform initiatives. 
• Participate and lead projects as needed.
• Act as a trusted liaison to control owners and establish strong relationships with stakeholders and departments across the company.
• Lead training initiatives associated with internal controls and related processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in the SOX compliance program.
• Maintain a strong partnership with Internal audit and 3rd party auditors for testing of controls and auditing of controls. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree - Business, finance, Accounting or related required; Master's Degree preferred
• Licenses/Certificates/Designations - CPA, CIA, CISA, CMA preferred
• 8 years required with a CPA or Internal Controls experience required
• 10 years preferred of accounting, auditing, or other financial management experience preferred
• GAAP, PCAOB regulations, and IIA Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements and its application and implications for compliance in decentralized environment, including business strategy and organizational design
• Strong analytical skills enabling quick review and analysis of business processes and identification of improvements in control, profitability and productivity
• Strong interpersonal, communication and teaming skills, including ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees
• Demonstrate leadership and credibility through generation of high degree of trust and respect as well as rapid and strong relationship building with operations and corporate staff
• Maturity to perform well in a position requiring significant self-motivation to develop effective goals and objectives and execute effectively in a fast paced, dynamic, growth oriented environment
• Practical and creative with solid decision making and sound business judgment
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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The compensation amount is not guaranteed. This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position, however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, experience and qualifications.
Wesco provides a variety of benefits to employees. More information about benefits is available here. For eligible positions, compensation may also include participation in an incentive plan.