Global Risk & Controls Policy Governance Manager

ADM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM seeks a Manager – Global Risk, Controls and Policy Governance (Finance) to lead and advance the company’s finance governance framework. You will advise Finance, Technology, and business stakeholders on policy governance, risk management, and internal controls to ensure scalable, compliant practices.

The role covers SOX alignment and broader governance initiatives, requiring collaboration across functions and the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• Experience in supporting SOX, external audits, ERP implementations, and process or system transformations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the governance, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Company's finance policy framework.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of finance policies and procedures, including development, review, approval, communication, implementation, maintenance, and retirement.
• Translate accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and governance expectations into practical guidance for business stakeholders.
• Maintain policy governance processes, including ownership, version control, exception management, and periodic review requirements.
• Promote consistency and scalability through standardized policy structures and governance requirements.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions related to policy development, interpretation, implementation, and compliance.
• Support governance and ongoing enhancement of risk and controls framework across finance, technology, and business processes.
• Identify, assess, and respond to financial reporting, operational, compliance, and technology-related risks.
• Provide advisory support on design, implementation, and sustainability of governance processes and internal controls.
• Support control modernization and continuous improvement as processes and systems evolve.
• Advise leaders on risk mitigation strategies and governance solutions that support objectives.
• While supporting SOX, responsibilities extend beyond to broader governance initiatives.

Skills

SOX knowledge

COSO

GAAP

risk assessment

policy governance

ERP implementations

internal controls

financial systems

stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

ADM seeks a Manager – Global Risk, Controls and Policy Governance (Finance) to lead and advance the company’s finance governance framework. You will advise Finance, Technology, and business stakeholders on policy governance, risk management, and internal controls to ensure scalable, compliant practices.

The role covers SOX alignment and broader governance initiatives, requiring collaboration across functions and the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.