Sr. Manager, Internal Controls

LyondellBasell.

Come Join An Inclusive Team:

The Sr. Manager, Internal Controls is responsible for leading the development of Lyondellbasell’s internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and sustainability reporting (ICSR). This position is a visible member of the Internal Controls Management team and a global Finance leadership position with cross-functional and global responsibilities reporting to the Director, Global Internal Controls. The position will design, develop, update, implement, monitor and assist in compliance with applicable financial reporting (SEC/EU/Dutch Law) and other regulatory standards. 

A Day In The Life:

• Lead the design, development, documentation of appropriate ICFR for SOX in collaboration with business process and project teams (where applicable), including identification of automated controls, establishing new controls and/or updates to existing controls in line with best practices.
• Collaborate/provide input in the design of existing/new controls for existing/new IT applications which may have an impact on ICFR/ICSR including segregation of duties, periodic user access reviews, etc.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of flow charts and if applicable, risk assessment. 
• Perform quarterly validation and annual certification process including presentation of results and remediation plan where applicable, follow-up on action items, and provide updates to internal/external audit.
• Coordinate with internal/external auditors to drive SOX assurance, scoping and testing of ICFR.
• Review, assess, evaluate and conclude on the nature of control deficiencies, adequacy of remediation plans and/or compensating controls.
• Conduct ICFR training across the organization.
• Evaluate/implement/maintain appropriate tools utilized as a repository for control process documentation, validation and for management representation letter (DocuSign).
• Ensure effective controls are in place over existing SAP processes for ongoing business activities and look for enhancement/automation opportunities.
• Provide pre/post GoLive support during implementation of systems/applications that impact ICFR.
• Lead M&A integration efforts for internal controls workstreams.
• Ensure segregation of duties conflicts are prevented, eliminated, mitigated working closely with business functions.
• Effectively represent and support the department mission to be a trusted advisor to the company.
• Recruit, train, coach, mentor Internal Control team members to develop skills for career advancement and in achieving department goals/objectives. 

You Bring This Value:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.

Skills & Work Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant business experience (mix of Finance/Accounting and functional/operations strongly preferred). 
• Prior public accounting experience is desirable in internal controls, auditing processes and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, PCAOB, including controls design, testing and deficiency assessment.
• Supervisory experience leading, managing a diverse team working in a fast-paced, dynamic and deadline driven environment. 
• Ability to explain important, complex and non-routine concepts/issues in “plain English” to stakeholders, Leadership Team, etc. 
• Proven ability to independently evaluate controls over business/financial processes including optimizing/re-designing existing processes and driving continuous process improvement.
• Ability to document and verbally communicate financial reporting processes in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent communication – verbal/written, presentation and collaboration skills to educate/raise awareness of foundational elements needed to support an internal controls framework.
• Ability to multi-task across multiple projects.
• Cross-functional team player facilitating and providing practical solutions to identified problems working directly with senior leaders. Strong problem-solving skills coupled with business acumen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Finance Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA or other is highly desirable.
• MBA is a plus.
• Experience working with IT General Computer and automated Controls.
• Experience with knowledge of SAP functionality.

What We Offer:

We offer employees a competitive total compensation package, which includes base pay and variable incentive pay programs. This supports a pay-for-performance culture, recognizing both individual and company performance, as well as benefit programs that are highly attractive and competitive within the markets for which we compete for talent.

• The Company's Global Remote Work Polic