Internal Controls Manager - Manufacturing & Ops (Hybrid)

Philip Morris International U.S.; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Philip Morris International U.S. in Stamford, CT is seeking an Internal Controls Manager to strengthen risk management and control effectiveness across U.S. manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on process standardization, governance, and continuous improvement, with a hybrid on-site/remote work setup. You will partner with stakeholders to design controls, lead PRAs, support SOX/ICFR, maintain OneGRC docs, and prepare governance reporting for leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Internal Controls, Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, Finance, Accounting, Controllership, or Process Improvement.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong project management, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across functions.
• Self-starter with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, GRCP, or similar certification.
• Experience with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, other ERP systems, and/or GRC platforms.
• Experience in FMCG and/or global matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate business process risks.
• Lead internal controls advisory activities, including control design, remediation, governance, and continuous improvement.
• Identify control gaps and deficiencies, recommend solutions, and support remediation efforts.
• Maintain audit-ready controls documentation and governance records within OneGRC.
• Support execution of the U.S. Internal Controls plan and monitor changes in the risk landscape.
• Prepare risk, controls, and governance reporting for leadership and key stakeholders.
• Lead Process Risk Assessments (PRAs) and support SOX/ICFR compliance and remediation activities.
• Partner with business owners and auditors to strengthen control effectiveness.
• Support cross-functional initiatives involving process documentation, governance, and technology enablement.
• Promote a strong risk and controls culture across the organization

Skills

Internal Controls

Risk Management

Compliance

Audit

Finance

Accounting

Controllership

Process Improvement

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

ERP systems

GRC platforms

Job description

Philip Morris International U.S. in Stamford, CT is seeking an Internal Controls Manager to strengthen risk management and control effectiveness across U.S. manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on process standardization, governance, and continuous improvement, with a hybrid on-site/remote work setup. You will partner with stakeholders to design controls, lead PRAs, support SOX/ICFR, maintain OneGRC docs, and prepare governance reporting for leadership.