Manager, Internal Controls

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Materials NA in Southfield, MI, is seeking a Manager- Internal Control to strengthen and test our control environment across North America. You will partner with Finance, Accounting, IT and business leaders to design, implement and validate controls, ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate reporting.

The role requires a 5+ year track record in control testing within public companies or public accounting, a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience performing control testing in public company or public accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Experience documenting and testing business processes and IT-dependent controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform control testing, including planning, walkthroughs, design assessments, operating effectiveness testing, and documentation.
• Evaluate business processes and internal controls to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate remediation of control deficiencies with control owners and verify corrective actions.
• Prepare clear documentation including narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices, and testing workpapers.
• Perform tests of controls on-site and remotely at various North American locations.
• Provide guidance and training to control owners on internal control best practices.
• Participate in special projects related to risk management, process improvements, or internal audits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Job description

Company

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop - from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials - and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes "just-in-time" or "just-in-sequence". thyssenkrupp Materials NA is a subsidiary of the internationally operating thyssenkrupp Group. Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, thyssenkrupp Materials NA is a leading provider of production materials and integrated service solutions with almost 2,900 employees and more than 95 locations in North America. With annual sales of $2.9 billion, the company is focused on value-added processing and distribution of a full line of aluminum, stainless, copper, brass, specialty metals, steel, and plastics products. Supply chain management, transportation and logistics, and production support outsourcing solutions are among the many services provided to customers. Business units include Copper and Brass Sales, Engineered Plastics, Ken-Mac Metals, OnlineMetals, thyssenkrupp Steel Services, thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services, and thyssenkrupp Materials de Mexico.

Your Responsibilities

The Manager- Internal Control is responsible for evaluating, testing, and enhancing the company's internal control environment, with a primary focus on compliance. This role partners closely with Finance, Accounting, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure controls are designed and operating effectively, risks are appropriately mitigated, and regulatory requirements are met. This position will participate in tasks associated with periodic reporting, documentation of processes and controls and perform tests of controls at the various company locations throughout North America.

Job Summary

The Manager- Internal Control is responsible for evaluating, testing, and enhancing the company's internal control environment, with a primary focus on compliance. This role partners closely with Finance, Accounting, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure controls are designed and operating effectively, risks are appropriately mitigated, and regulatory requirements are met. This position will participate in tasks associated with periodic reporting, documentation of processes and controls and perform tests of controls at the various company locations throughout North America. As a global organization, this position provides exposure to all levels of management, working collaboratively with business units and audit team members.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and perform control testing, including planning, walkthroughs, design assessments, operating effectiveness testing, and documentation.
• Evaluate business processes and internal controls to identify control gaps, deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate with control owners to ensure timely remediation of control deficiencies and validate corrective actions.
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate documentation, including narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrixes, and testing workpapers.
• Perform tests of controls both on-site and remotely at various operations throughout North America.
• Provide guidance and training to control owners on internal control best practices.
• Participate in special projects related to risk management, process improvements, or internal audits as assigned.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
• A minimum of 5+ years relevant experience performing control testing in public company or public accounting environment
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and compliance requirements
• Experience documenting and testing business process and IT-dependent controls
• Ability to identify control deficiencies and assess their severity
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Report writing and documentation skills, including English language proficiency.