Manager, Financial Controls Advisory

Altria Group, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Relocation benefits provided

15 days paid time off

13 paid holidays

2 floating holidays

37.5-hour workweek

Job summary

Altria Group, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Financial Controls Advisory to join our Controller's organization in Richmond, VA on a hybrid schedule.

You will lead cross-functional control initiatives, advise process owners, and partner with IT and audit teams to strengthen financial reporting controls. You will design and validate IT-dependent controls, remediate deficiencies, and mentor control owners while maintaining documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, ACCA, CIMA, or a similar accounting, audit, or controls designation preferred.
• 7+ years in financial reporting, internal controls, auditing, risk management, compliance, or an equivalent field, including experience leading projects or control initiatives.
• Experience supporting, advising, auditing, or working within a public company environment with solid understanding of SOX compliance requirements and internal control frameworks, including COSO.
• Experience designing or evaluating IT-dependent business controls and IT general controls, including controls supporting system deployments, improvements, and technology-enabled business processes.
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial disclosure risks. Can evaluate the effects of business process and system changes on internal controls.
• Proven leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, capable of influencing collaborators and working effectively across departments, consulting partners, and audit teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and issue resolution capabilities, with the ability to provide practical recommendations and drive successful control outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Leading cross-functional control initiatives from risk assessment through implementation, including control design efforts supporting system deployments, process changes, and technology enablement initiatives.
• Advising business process owners, finance teams, and technology partners to develop practical, balanced controls. These controls handle risks tied to financial statement accuracy from evolving processes, systems, and interpersonal structures.
• Collaborating with the IT Controls Compliance team to build and validate technology-reliant business controls, ensuring alignment between business controls, IT controls, and financial reporting risk objectives.
• Driving remediation efforts for identified control deficiencies by resolving root causes, developing corrective actions, and holding customers accountable for successful and timely resolution.
• Building enterprise-wide awareness of internal control expectations by delivering training, sharing standard methodologies, and mentoring control owners on effective control execution and ownership.
• Establishing and maintaining standards for internal control documentation, including process flowcharts, control narratives, and supporting documentation that promotes consistency and sustainability.
• Serving as the primary liaison with internal and external auditors on control build and remediation matters, proactively addressing questions and resolving issues before customer concerns arise.
• Supervising emerging business initiatives, technology improvements, and process changes to ensure controls remain effective and aligned with evolving risks related to financial reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Analytical

Problem-solving

Issue resolution

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems

CPA/CIA/CISA/ACCA/CIMA or similar certification

Tools

COSO framework

Job description

Job Description:

Together We Innovate. Together We Change.

Want to be the trusted controls advisor business teams call before they change a process, implement a system, or address a control gap? In this highly visible role, you will help build and improve the enterprise control environment. You will lead initiatives that proactively mitigate financial reporting risks and support business and technology transformation. This position is in Richmond, VA with a hybrid work schedule. Relocation benefits will be provided.

We are seeking a Manager, Financial Controls Advisory to join our Controller's organization. Reporting to the Director, Financial Controls & Compliance, you will serve as an enterprise subject matter authority and second line of defense advisor, collaborating across Finance, Technology, Compliance, and business teams to build, implement, improve, and remediate financial reporting control processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Leading cross-functional control initiatives from risk assessment through implementation, including control design efforts supporting system deployments, process changes, and technology enablement initiatives.
• Advising business process owners, finance teams, and technology partners to develop practical, balanced controls. These controls handle risks tied to financial statement accuracy from evolving processes, systems, and interpersonal structures.
• Collaborating with the IT Controls Compliance team to build and validate technology-reliant business controls, ensuring alignment between business controls, IT controls, and financial reporting risk objectives.
• Driving remediation efforts for identified control deficiencies by resolving root causes, developing corrective actions, and holding customers accountable for successful and timely resolution.
• Building enterprise-wide awareness of internal control expectations by delivering training, sharing standard methodologies, and mentoring control owners on effective control execution and ownership.
• Establishing and maintaining standards for internal control documentation, including process flowcharts, control narratives, and supporting documentation that promotes consistency and sustainability.
• Serving as the primary liaison with internal and external auditors on control build and remediation matters, proactively addressing questions and resolving issues before customer concerns arise.
• Supervising emerging business initiatives, technology improvements, and process changes to ensure controls remain effective and aligned with evolving risks related to financial reporting.

Specific Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, ACCA, CIMA, or a similar accounting, audit, or controls designation preferred.
• 7+ years in financial reporting, internal controls, auditing, risk management, compliance, or an equivalent field, including experience leading projects or control initiatives.
• Experience supporting, advising, auditing, or working within a public company environment with solid understanding of SOX compliance requirements and internal control frameworks, including COSO.
• Experience designing or evaluating IT-dependent business controls and IT general controls, including controls supporting system implementations, improvements, and technology-enabled business processes.
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial disclosure risks. Can evaluate the effects of business process and system changes on internal controls.
• Proven leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, capable of influencing collaborators and working effectively across departments, consulting partners, and audit teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and issue resolution capabilities, with the ability to provide practical recommendations and drive successful control outcomes.

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $119,600.00 - $173,450.00.

Why You'll Love Building Your Career at Altria

At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported - both at work and in life. Here's what you'll find here:

• Work where connection and flexibility meet - enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration three days a week (Tuesday - Thursday), while maintaining the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Our hybrid approach empowers you to stay connected, collaborate with colleagues, and manage your schedule in a way that works best for you.
• Own your time - start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully.
• A place where you belong - where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real.
• Get recognized for your work - annual merit increases and performance