Manager, Internal Controls

Husky; Bolton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Husky Technologies TM is seeking a Manager, Internal Controls to lead SOX compliance and strengthen internal control design across global operations. Based in Bolton, Ontario, you will interface with global Finance and Operations teams and partners to remediate deficiencies while driving standardization of controls and governance practices.

You will manage control ownership, coordinate with IT for documentation updates, and support various finance projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in external/internal audit and/or technical accounting.
• SOX compliance experience and manufacturing industry exposure preferred.
• Strong internal controls and technical accounting skills under US GAAP; IFRS familiarity is a plus.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively.
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders as SME on internal controls and SOX.
• Coordinate with global control owners to standardize SOS internal controls.
• Own execution of controls and ensure no deficiencies.
• Recommend improvements in business processes and lead implementation.
• Support process owners and IT to keep process documents updated.
• Develop best practices across the organization.
• Support Finance projects to ensure organizational success.
• Anticipate and communicate concerns or errors promptly.
• Maintain annual segregation of duties assessments across systems.
• Review Service Organization Reports and develop compensating controls.
• Present clear summaries of internal control posture to Steering Committees.
• Ensure timely user access reviews are completed.

Skills

Internal controls

US GAAP

IFRS knowledge

Communication

Project management

Multi-tasking

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Consolidation systems

SOX tools

Job description

Husky Technologies TM a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.

Husky Technologies TM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly,Husky Technologies TM offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.

Husky Technologies TM Canadian manufacturing facilities and global headquarters are located in Bolton, Ontario on a large, beautiful campus located just 20 minutes north of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Features include a fitness and wellness center, intramural sports activities, on-site cafeteria, and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment and competitive total compensation package, including above market retirement savings plan and market competitive group benefits.

Husky Technologies TM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution – then we want you to join theHusky Technologies TM team!

Working with Internal Audit and the global Finance and Operations teams, the Manager, Internal Controls will play a critical role in Husky’s global financial reporting. This includes the design and improvement of new and existing internal controls over financial reporting, remediation of control deficiencies, and implementation of a global Sarbanes-Oxley ("SOX") compliance program. The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge and experience with business process design, including internal controls over financial reporting under SOX, the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with global internal and external stakeholders, and can prioritize multiple tasks at once to meet competing deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders within the organization acting as a subject matter expert on internal controls. This will include managing and communicating guidance and procedures related to SOX and corporate governance
• Coordinate with global control owners to drive ongoing standardization of SOX internal controls across the company
• Owning the execution of various controls and ensuring that there are no control deficiencies that arise
• Recommend improvements in the design of business processes and internal controls and lead the implementation of initiatives
• Support process owners and IT to ensure that business process and system documentation is updated to identify significant changes in events, processes, and key internal controls
• Develop best practices across the organization
• Support other Finance projects, initiatives as required to ensure the success of the organization
• Anticipate and communicate any concerns or known errors in a timely manner
• Maintenance and performance of annual segregation of duties assessments and cleanup across all financially relevant systems
• Review of Service Organization Reports and developing compensating controls to address any potential issues.
• Present in a clear and concise manner to Steering Committees a summary of the internal control environment
• Ensuring that user access reviews are completed to sufficient depth and on a timely basis

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience from external audit, internal audit, and/or technical accounting. SOX compliance and manufacturing industry experience preferred
• Strong internal controls and technical accounting skills under US GAAP. Strong technical accounting skills under IFRS would be an asset.
• Ability to successfully meet deadlines and objectives in a fast-paced environment i.e. ability to multi-task
• Strong presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to utilize and understand complex financial and consolidation systems
• Excellent project management, problem solving and analytical skills
• A proactive individual who is highly motivated, energetic, and driven by continuous process improvements will likely thrive in this role

Husky Technologies TM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky Technologies TM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky Technologies TM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.

Husky Technologies TM is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion ofany disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

No agency or telephone inquiries please.