Accounting Manager- Controls

Accounting Controls Manager

A global, innovation-driven organization is seeking an Accounting Controls Manager to strengthen and oversee internal controls across a complex, multinational environment. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong public accounting foundation—especially Big 4 auditors with deep SOX experience —who want to move into a high‑visibility, cross‑functional position within corporate accounting.

Reporting into the Head of Accounting Policies & Procedures, you will partner closely with Internal Audit, accounting teams, and business leaders to drive compliance, improve processes, and maintain the integrity of the organization’s financial control framework.

This role follows a hybrid model with three days per week onsite at the company’s suburban Chicago office.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain internal control policies, procedures, and governance standards.
• Lead SOX compliance activities, including training employees, updating risk/control matrices, and evaluating design and operating effectiveness of key controls.
• Partner with global process owners to document key controls, gather evidence, and ensure ongoing accountability.
• Work closely with Internal Audit to monitor, assess, and report on control performance, identifying gaps and driving remediation.
• Support internal and external audit activities, including walkthroughs, testing coordination, and remediation tracking.
• Contribute to major initiatives such as system upgrades, integrations, process redesign, and M&A activities, ensuring internal control readiness.
• Stay current on regulatory and industry changes (including SOX 404) and ensure timely updates to the control environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA required
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Big 4 strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of SOX, US GAAP, internal controls, and risk frameworks
• Experience partnering across functions and driving accountability in a complex environment

What’s Offered

• Global career opportunities
• Culture focused on collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing