Accounting and Controls Manager

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Coven Heath; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace client is seeking an experienced Accounting and Controls Manager for a 12-month contract in Wolverhampton. The role involves managing compliance across global sites and requires strong technical skills and the ability to influence. Candidates should have ACA qualification and exposure to manufacturing and internal controls.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid office working

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing with exposure to US Government contracting advantageous.
• First-time passes preferred from Big 4.
• Experience in Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley, IFRS, and US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance with Internal Controls across global sites.
• Support sites in identifying and managing control issues.
• Prepare for and support Internal Audit reviews.

Skills

Internal Controls

Technical Support

Risk Management

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

ACA or equivalent

Job description

Accounting and Controls Manager: Wolverhampton; 12 Month Contract; £45PH Paye
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We currently have a requirement for an experienced manager in Accounting and Control to work with an aerospace client. This position includes responsibility across all client sites (Indonesia, Italy, France, UK, and US) and will be predominantly located in Wolverhampton. Our client supports flexible working arrangements, including hybrid office working. Some travel within the UK and overseas may be required.

The post holder will support Accounting and Controls activities, taking a lead role to assist the Head of Accounting and Controls during secondment. Working closely with local finance teams, the role requires a questioning mindset, strong technical skills, and the ability to influence at all levels to drive internal controls and compliant financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage compliance with Internal Controls across global sites, including Control Design Assessments and Control Testing.
• Support sites in identifying and managing control issues, developing remediation plans.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for internal controls and corporate policy, reviewing related deliverables.
• Prepare for and support Internal Audit reviews, ensuring timely closure of actions.
• Provide technical accounting support, including white papers and quarterly reviews.
• Lead monthly reviews of accounting and controls, highlighting issues and trends.
• Manage quarterly reporting processes and approval matrices.
• Oversee Control Environment checklists and report outcomes.
• Identify training needs and deliver training to global teams.
• Represent the business in corporate projects.
• Plan and perform Accounting and Controls Assessments (ACAs), managing reviewer teams and reporting outcomes.
• Develop and manage strategic improvement projects for controls.
• Support finance transformation initiatives, including policy alignment and governance.

Technical Skills:

• Degree or equivalent qualification.
• ACA or equivalent, with first-time passes, preferably from Big 4.
• Experience in manufacturing, with exposure to US Government contracting advantageous.
• Experience in Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley, IFRS, and US GAAP.

Personal Characteristics:

• Proactive, hands-on management style.
• Strong risk identification and remediation skills.
• Questioning mindset.
• Ability to influence and build relationships across all organizational levels.
• Strong ethical standards and focus on integrity.
• Ownership of actions and outcomes.

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