Associate Finance Manager, IT Controls

General Mills, Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. is seeking an experienced IT SOX Governance lead to manage the worldwide IT controls testing program for external financial reporting.

You will drive risk assessments, develop control strategies, and coordinate with the external auditor to ensure an effective control environment. You will lead a team across IT, Internal Audit, and Finance, overseeing testing and coaching while leveraging Workiva, Tableau, and AI to improve efficiency and insights.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Information Systems, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years IT audit experience, including Big 4 firm.
• Strong knowledge of IT audit techniques and IT control domains, including change management, SDLC, information security, and IT operations.
• Strong understanding of IT risk management frameworks and requirements, including SOX, COBIT, and COSO.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and positively influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work on schedule.
• Ability to lead change, work effectively across functions, and learn quickly.
• Strong business partnership skills, including sound judgment, openness to diverse perspectives, and constructive collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual IT SOX risk assessment and mitigate risks with internal controls.
• Own the annual IT SOX controls strategy and testing process, including review of test work and deficiency evaluation in Workiva.
• Oversee the IT controls testing team with coaching and development support.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through analytics, automation, and monitoring using Workiva, AI, Tableau, and other tools.
• Build strong relationships with business partners and influence IT to improve control design and operation.
• Collaborate with IT to design and implement IT general controls for new systems and SaaS solutions.
• Coordinate with the external auditor on IT controls testing and act as primary client contact for SOX IT controls.
• Consult with IT personnel to address external audit findings promptly.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in IT internal controls.

Skills

IT audit

SOX/COBIT/COSO

Change management

SDLC

Info security

IT operations

Stakeholder communication

Education

B.S. in Information Systems

Tools

Workiva

Alteryx

Tableau

SAP

Workday

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

POSITION OVERVIEW

SOX Governance is on a journey to maximize the value we bring to the organization by aligning an agile, externally-focused team with accelerated leveraging of innovative technology to drive more efficient and effective oversight of controls and to bring relevant, data-driven insights to our stakeholders.

In this role, you will lead General Mills' global efforts to maintain a strong IT control environment for the applications, systems, and processes that support external financial reporting. As the company continues to invest in technology, this role will be critical to ensuring IT capabilities are built and sustained with an appropriate internal control framework.

This position reports to the SOX Governance Manager and serves as the functional lead for IT SOX controls, partnering closely with teams across IT, Internal Audit, Finance, and the external auditor. The role also provides oversight, coaching, and direction to team members responsible for IT controls testing.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead the annual company-wide IT SOX risk assessment process and ensure key IT risks are appropriately mitigated through well-designed internal controls.
• Own the annual IT SOX controls strategy and testing process, including review of test work and deficiency evaluation in Workiva.
• Oversee the IT controls testing team, providing coaching, prioritization, and development support.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness through analytics, automation, and enhanced monitoring using Workiva, AI, Tableau, and other tools.
• Build strong relationships with business partners and influence the IT organization to continuously improve the design and operation of controls.
• Partner with IT to support the design and implementation of IT general controls and application controls for new systems, applications, and SaaS solutions.
• Coordinate with the external auditor on IT controls testing and serve as the primary client contact for SOX IT controls, including liaising with external audit leadership.
• Consult with IT personnel to address external audit findings in a timely and effective manner.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging risks, and leading practices in IT internal controls.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Information Systems, Accounting, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in IT audit, including experience with a Big 4 firm
• Strong knowledge of IT audit techniques and IT control domains, including change management, systems development life cycle, information security, and IT operations
• Strong understanding of IT risk management frameworks and requirements, including SOX, COBIT, and COSO
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and positively influence stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work on schedule
• Ability to lead change, work effectively across functions, and learn quickly
• Ability to simplify complex issues, identify root causes, and drive practical resolutions
• Strong business partnership skills, including sound judgment, openness to diverse perspectives, and constructive collaboration

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CISA Certification
• Experience with Workiva
• Experience using AI to improve and modernize SOX audit programs
• Experience with analytics and automation tools such as Alteryx and Tableau
• Experience auditing global enterprise platforms such as SAP, Workday, and similar systems

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this position is:

$110,800 - $166,300 Annual

At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION REQUEST

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