Internal Controls & Compliance Subject Matter Expert (m/f/x)*

Solventum; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Solventum is seeking a Subject Matter Expert in Internal Controls & Compliance to lead SOX programs and strengthen the global control environment. You will work with US Internal Audit, cross-functional teams, and external auditors to ensure robust processes and timely reporting.

The role emphasizes control design assessment, remediation tracking, and clear communication across geographies while promoting continuous process improvement and high-quality execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA or CA certification preferred.
• 3–6 years of SOX or internal audit experience.
• Big 4 or internal controls background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality, consistent and timely execution of controls across the Record-to-Report function.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting to summarize compliance reviews.
• Partner with process owners to assess remediation progress and ensure sustainable control improvements.
• Document audit documentation, including process flows and risk/control matrices.
• Develop control testing attributes and standardized documentation templates.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit to align on control design or execution.
• Coordinate with external auditors on audit requests and timelines.
• Provide guidance and coaching to control stakeholders for accuracy and growth.
• Foster collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement across Controllership.

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal controls

Audit readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CA preferred

Job description

Thank you for your interest in joining Solventum. Solventum is a new healthcare company with a long legacy of solving big challenges that improve lives and help healthcare professionals perform at their best. At Solventum, people are at the heart of every innovation we pursue. Guided by empathy, insight, and clinical intelligence, we collaborate with the best minds in healthcare to address our customers’ toughest challenges. While we continue updating the Solventum Careers Page and applicant materials, some documents may still reflect legacy branding. Please note that all listed roles are Solventum positions, and our Privacy Policy: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/ applies to any personal information you submit. As it was with 3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Description

3M Health Care is now Solventum

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

Join a world-class Controllers team at a global organization as a Subject Matter Expert within our Internal Controls & Compliance team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a key element of Solventum’s Global Finance organization and contribute to building a strong, effective internal control environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in SOX compliance, internal control methodologies and month-end accounting activities, combined with a collaborative mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

As a member on our Internal Controls & Compliance team, you will be working closely with cross-functional stakeholders and the US Internal Audit and SOX teams. You’ll gain exposure to diverse business processes across our global footprint and have opportunities to develop your technical, leadership, and communication skills in a dynamic environment.

Here, You Will Make An Impact By

• Ensuring quality, consistent and timely execution of controls across the Record-to-Report function; including validation of certain controls to monitor compliance across shared service activities
• Prepare ad hoc reporting to summarize compliance reviews of shared service activities
• Partnering with process and control owners to assess remediation progress, evaluate root causes, and ensure sustainable control improvements in coordination with Internal Audit
• Assisting in documenting comprehensive audit documentation, including process flows, risk and control matrices, and issue summaries
• Develop control testing attributes for stakeholders and implement standardized templates for control documentation
• Collaborating with Internal Audit team to align on any changes in control design or execution
• Coordinating with external auditors on audit requests of stakeholders, including proactive management of coming due or overdue requests
• Providing guidance, coaching, and feedback to control stakeholders to promote accuracy, consistency, and professional growth
• Fostering a culture of collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement across the Controllership organization

Your Skills And Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or CA preferred
• 3-6 years of SOX or internal audit experience
• Big 4 or internal controls background preferred

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, COSO, PCAOB auditing standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, and internal control best practices
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness using a risk-based approachProven experience supporting end-to-end SOX programs or internal control frameworks
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to interact across multiple levels and geographies
• Experience leading remote or global teams and managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• A continuous improvement mindset and a commitment to high-quality execution

Work location

• Hybrid from Wrocław, Poland
• Working hours: 9 AM - 5 PM

Travel: May include up to 15% domestic/international

Supporting Your Well-being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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(*) We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, civil status, disability, family status, or membership of the travelling community.

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