CEE Risk & Internal Controls Manager (Finance) | Flexible Location

 

 

CRH is the leading global diversified building materials business in the world, employing more than 70,000 people at 3,100 locations worldwide. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of superior building materials and products, used extensively in the build environment, in infrastructure, housing and commercial construction projects, of all sizes, across the world. Each day, millions of people around the world come into contact with our materials and products which help fulfil the basic human need of shelter and the infrastructure we need for our societies to thrive.

 

CRH Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is a strategic division within the company that encompasses a diverse portfolio of operations and business in the Eastern region. Comprising markets Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Germany and Switzerland, the CEE region plays a crucial role in CRH’s global presence and growth strategy.

 

We are looking for an experienced Risk & Internal Controls Manager to join our Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) division at CRH to support the division and its operating companies (OpCos) with the provision of subject matter expertise on risk and internal control-related matters through divisional-level governance and oversight.
 

This role can be based in one of our Central and Eastern Europe division countries including Poland, Romania and others. 

As a successful candidate you will challenge the division’s businesses and provide proactive, practical support to enable management to identify and understand the risks they are exposed to and ensure they are appropriately managed and mitigated by an integrated internal controls framework. Additionally, you will work closely with the Europe R&IC function to deliver pan-European strategic improvement programs in 2025 and beyond.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Implement and enhance control frameworks, review high-risk areas, and propose solutions.
•  Lead local investigations into fraud/theft and drive process improvements.
• Oversee audits, ensure timely remediation of findings, and act as a business liaison.
• Standardize and implement automated, proactive controls to mitigate recurring risks.
• Support risk assessments and collaborate with senior management on mitigation strategies.
• Maintain SOx compliance and support testing and reporting readiness across operating companies.
• Oversee IT risk and internal control improvement programs across the region.

 

The Ideal Candidate

 

We are looking for a dynamic and highly skilled professional to excel as a Risk and Internal Controls Manager or in a similar leadership role. Ideally, you are a qualified accountant or possess extensive expertise in financial risk and controls.

 

A strong foundation in SOx compliance, enterprise risk management, and internal controls—preferably within an SEC registrant environment—is essential. Experience in leading SOx or ERM teams and conducting forensic investigations is critical, while previous work with a Big 4 audit firm will give you a significant advantage.

 

Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is highly desirable, along with familiarity with US GAAP.

 

This role offers the opportunity to engage across a wide geographic area, so a willingness to travel across Poland and Eastern Europe—including Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Ukraine, and Serbia—is required.

If you are ready to bring your expertise to a challenging, rewarding role that offers significant opportunities for growth and impact, we want to hear from you!

What CRH Offers You

 

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

• Highly competitive salary package

• Comprehensive secondary benefi