Manager, Internal Controls

Nouryon; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nouryon is seeking a Manager, Internal Controls to lead and strengthen its global SOX program and internal control environment. This hands-on role partners with business process owners and control owners across the organization to ensure strong governance and public‑company readiness.

You will maintain RCMS, perform walkthroughs, assess control design and operating effectiveness, and coordinate testing with Internal Audit, IT Compliance and external auditors.

Qualifications

• Hands-on SOX compliance support and ICFR control testing.
• Experience with large, multinational organizations.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of SOX & Internal Controls to manage and execute Nouryon’s global SOX program and support continued public‑company readiness.
• Maintain and enhance Risk & Controls Matrices (RCMs), perform process walkthroughs and assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Work directly with global business process and control owners to identify control gaps, develop practical remediation plans and drive deficiencies through resolution.
• Serve as an internal controls subject matter expert, providing guidance on process documentation, control design and evolving SOX requirements.
• Coordinate SOX testing activities and work closely with internal stakeholders, Internal Audit, IT Compliance and external auditors.
• Help improve the tools, processes and ways of working that support an efficient and effective global internal controls environment.

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal controls

Audit experience

Stakeholder management

Walkthroughs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Workiva

SAP financial modules

CPA/CIA/CISA

Job description

Manager, Internal Controls

At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. We are looking for a Manager, Internal Controls who brings strong audit and SOX expertise and enjoys being hands‑on with the work. You will partner across a global organization, help strengthen our internal control environment and play an important role in Nouryon’s continued journey toward public‑company readiness. Does that sound like you?

About the job

This is a newly created role with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Nouryon’s evolving SOX and internal controls program. You will combine technical internal controls expertise with strong stakeholder partnership, working directly with business and control owners across the organization.

In your future role as Manager, Internal Controls, you will

• Partner with the Head of SOX & Internal Controls to manage and execute Nouryon’s global SOX program and support continued public‑company readiness.
• Maintain and enhance Risk & Controls Matrices (RCMs), perform process walkthroughs and assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Work directly with global business process and control owners to identify control gaps, develop practical remediation plans and drive deficiencies through resolution.
• Serve as an internal controls subject matter expert, providing guidance on process documentation, control design and evolving SOX requirements.
• Coordinate SOX testing activities and work closely with internal stakeholders, Internal Audit, IT Compliance and external auditors.
• Help improve the tools, processes and ways of working that support an efficient and effective global internal controls environment.

We believe you bring

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Strong experience in public accounting audit and/or internal audit, with hands‑on experience supporting SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Deep working knowledge of SOX, ICFR and the COSO framework, including experience conducting walkthroughs, controls testing and control assessments.
• Experience working with large, complex and preferably publicly traded or multinational organizations.
• Strong English communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at different levels and across functions.
• The ability and interest to remain hands‑on with control assessment, documentation, testing and remediation activities.

Great if you have

• Experience with a Big Four or large regional public accounting firm, or within a global internal audit organization.
• Experience in a chemical, manufacturing or other complex industrial environment.
• Experience with GRC platforms such as Workiva, SAP financial modules and/or a CPA, CIA or CISA certification.

We believe you are

You are analytical and detail‑oriented while still able to understand the bigger business picture. You are confident building relationships and influencing stakeholders, including when you do not have direct authority over them. You are self‑directed, accountable and comfortable taking ownership of your work with limited oversight. Most importantly, you are someone who enjoys being close to the work and can balance technical expertise with a practical, collaborative approach.

We offer you

This is an opportunity to join Nouryon’s SOX & Internal Controls team at an important point in its evolution. As part of a newly created role, you will have the opportunity to help shape and strengthen our global controls environment while gaining exposure to business leaders, global process owners, Internal Audit, IT Compliance and external auditors. You will work closely with the Head of SOX & Internal Controls, in a role that offers both technical depth and broad exposure across the organization. Rather than simply overseeing the work, you will have the opportunity to directly influence how processes and controls are designed, tested and improved as Nouryon continues its public‑company readiness journey.

Have we got your interest?

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Head of SOX & Internal Controls, and based in Radnor, Pennsylvania.

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