Manager, Internal Controls

Overview

The organization is seeking a Manager, Internal Controls based in India. Reporting to the Head of Internal Controls, this role leads SOX and internal controls work across assigned business processes. The position manages and develops a team of internal controls professionals while partnering with Finance, Accounting, IT, Operations, Legal, and external auditors.

Responsibilities

People leadership and team operations

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of internal controls professionals; set clear goals, assign work, review quality and timeliness, provide ongoing feedback, and support performance and career development.
• Plan and allocate team capacity against monthly and routine operating plans; monitor milestones, workload, and costs, and raise resource or schedule risks with leadership.
• Apply company policies consistently, address routine team matters, and recommend improvements to procedures and practices within the function.

SOX program and control environment

• Lead and contribute to SOX risk assessments, annual planning and scoping, readiness activities, and the ongoing maturity of the SOX program.
• Oversee assigned process areas and ensure the team understands related business activities, risks, controls, company policies, and applicable accounting and reporting requirements.
• Guide process walkthroughs, tests of design, and tests of operating effectiveness; review workpapers and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Partner with process owners to evaluate existing processes, identify control gaps and improvement opportunities, and design practical controls that address risk and exposure.
• Assess new projects, systems, and process changes for SOX impact; coordinate with cross-functional partners to define and complete readiness actions.
• Maintain accurate SOX documentation, including process narratives, flowcharts, risk-control matrices, and evidence of control performance.

Issues, remediation, and partnership

• Evaluate audit findings and control deficiencies; analyze relevant facts, assess potential impact, and develop and track remediation plans with SOX leadership and accountable stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and support requests related to SOX, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Explain control requirements, findings, and recommendations to process owners, peer groups, and leaders; build cooperation and influence timely action across functions.
• Monitor progress against commitments, resolve routine execution issues, and escalate significant risks, delays, or resource needs.

Governance and continuous improvement

• Stay current on relevant SOX, PCAOB, COSO, U.S. GAAP, and public-company reporting requirements and emerging practices.
• Recommend updates to team procedures and control practices based on changes in the business, systems, risks, and applicable requirements.

Requirements (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• (10-12) years of related experience in accounting, external or internal audit, SOX, or internal controls, preferably across public accounting and corporate environments.
• Experience directly managing or formally leading employees, including assigning work, coaching, providing feedback, and supporting performance and development.
• Working knowledge of SOX 404, internal control frameworks such as COSO, audit requirements including PCAOB standards, and U.S. GAAP.
• Experience assessing business process risks, designing or evaluating controls, leading walkthroughs and control testing, documenting results, and driving remediation.
• Ability to analyze complex or incomplete information, exercise sound judgment, and interpret requirements to recommend appropriate procedures and actions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical control matters and gain cooperation from cross-functional partners.
• Demonstrated ability to organize team work, manage multiple timelines, and deliver against recurring plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience supporting a public company’s SOX program through growth, system implementation, acquisition, or process transformation.
• Experience with internal controls over financial reporting across finance, accounting, IT, or operational processes.

Location

• India