Internal Controls Manager

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* Reports to:

** VP Risks & Controls  
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* Location:

** Lake Forest, CA (Hybrid)
* Support the VP of Risk and Controls and the business, in finalizing the design of global controls that meet SOX requirements
* Help set up an BAU SOX program (scoping, walkthrough management, testing plans, coordination of testing)
* Identify and deliver training needs to global stakeholders
* Ensure a global and consistent approach is applied in the development of the control requirements, design and implementation
* Establish a program that efficiently responds to the SOX requirements and continuing control requirements of our parent
* Work with colleagues from international locations to ensure the global and consistent approach is applied throughout the organization
* Collaborate with the GPOs team to ensure global processes and controls are consistently applied across the different regions
* Provide control owners with guidance to ensure effective monitoring processes are developed for controls in scope, including IT Application Controls
* Ensure compliance with the Internal Control Framework, and work with the Global Process Owners and Finance Operations team to enhance controls where necessary
* Identify opportunities for improvement
* Collaborates with IT Finance Systems to ensure the seamless implementation of new automation in the context of processes included in the areas of scope
* Ensure evidence supporting critical controls has been retained and uploaded to the appropriate system
* Lead periodic and annual controls testing
* Report on control issues, including preparation of Audit Committee materials, and assess risk associated with the non-conformance
* Lead the effort to work closely with the control owners and control operators to address remediation actions of control deficiencies
* Manage our co-source partner to coordinate the effective delivery of an integrated controls plan
* Manage the relationship with Internal Audit including working on an integrated audit plan meeting requirements of the 2nd LoD and 3rd LoD teams
* Manage the External Audit team to ensure their regulatory requirements are met
* Own the relationships with key stakeholders in the US region
* Help recruit and set up a US testing team
* Given the significance of the US market to the AVEVA Group, the role will have a large focus on revenue controls.
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Qualification by relevant governing body with 5 years post qualification experience (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)
* Experience of leading the audit of SOX control frameworks, with understanding of latest PCAOB requirements
* Experience of managing Internal Audit and External Audit relationships
* Experience of managing senior stakeholders including preparing Audit Committee reporting
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