Manager Internal Controls

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with company match

Wellness benefits

Commuter benefits

Pet Insurance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Philip Morris International U.S. seeks an experienced risk and internal controls professional to drive SOX/ICFR remediation, assess process risks, and strengthen control activities across U.S. operations from Stamford, CT.

You will partner with stakeholders, lead PRA, and ensure audit readiness using GRC tools like OneGRC. Key qualifications include 8+ years in risk management or related fields, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, and strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Risk Management, Internal Controls, Audit, or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Enable risk-based decision making with stakeholders.
• Lead Internal Controls advisories focusing on design, remediation, and ICFR/SOX.
• Identify and communicate control gaps and remediation actions.
• Coordinate governance and documentation for process transitions.
• Drive execution of the U.S. IC plan and report to leadership.
• Promote a strong risk and controls culture.
• Lead Process Risk Assessments (PRA).
• Support SOX/ICFR remediation and coordinate with auditors.

Skills

Risk Management

Internal Controls

SOX/ICFR

Audit

Project Management

Communication

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration

Tools

OneGRC

Job description

Be a part of a revolutionary change!

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we've chosen to do something incredible. We're totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose - to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you'll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.

Our beautiful HQ in Stamford, CT is just steps away from the Stamford Metro-North Train Station and easily accessible from NYC.

Your 'day To Day'

• Enable risk-based decision making across the Three Lines Model by partnering with key stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate business process risks.
• Lead Internal Controls advisories / business support for in-scope processes (e.g., L2C, MAA etc.), focusing on control design, remediation, and continuous improvement aligned with PMI Risk & Controls methodology and ICFR/SOX expectations where applicable.
• Identify, document, and communicate control gaps, issues, and recommendations, including issue evaluation and prioritization; support stakeholders in defining pragmatic remediation actions and strengthening control activities.
• Coordinate control localization and governance for processes impacted by process transition / standardization; ensure risks, controls, and related artifacts are appropriately documented, maintained, and kept audit-ready, including high-quality updates in OneGRC.
• Drive timely execution of the U.S. Internal Controls plan by monitoring changes in the risk landscape, aligning plan updates with the U.S. IC team, communicating impacts to stakeholders, and performing quality reviews of IC deliverables.
• Prepare and deliver clear stakeholder reporting for governance routines (e.g., advisories, pre-close, leadership updates), including emerging risks, quarterly IC activity progress, issues/deficiencies, and key developments (e.g., fraud/theft or exception themes).
• Promote a strong risk & controls culture through regular engagement with stakeholders- providing clear, factual, easy-to-understand insights that drive ownership and avoid confusion or conflict.
• Lead Process Risk Assessments (PRA), ensuring consistent risk identification, evaluation, monitoring, and response planning.
• Support SOX/ICFR remediation efforts and coordinate with auditors and business owners to strengthen controls. Contribute to cross-functional initiatives involving governance, process improvement, and technology enablement.

Who We're Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in Risk Management, Internal Controls, Compliance, Audit, Finance, Accounting, Controllership, or Process Improvement.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Analytical problem solver with a proactive, self-starter mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

What's Nice To Have

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, EMIA, GRCP, or similar.
• Experience with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or other ERP environments.
• Familiarity with Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) systems.
• Experience in FMCG/CPG industries and global matrix organizations.

Annual Base Salary Range: $132,000-$165,000

What we offer

• We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!
• We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace.
• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We'll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone's contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business - our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.

Philip Morris International Inc.'s U.S. businesses are invested in America's future and advancing a smoke-free nation. The businesses are committed to providing the approximately 25 million legal-age consumers who smoke cigarettes with better, smoke-free alternatives and to ensuring the products are marketed responsibly. From PMI's global headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, and other locations nationwide, PMI U.S. contributes leadership, jobs, investment, and innovation in the U.S. The U.S. businesses employ more than 3,000 people across America and operate product manufacturing facilities, including in Aurora, Colorado, Owensboro, Kentucky, and Wilson, North Carolina. For more information, please visit www.uspmi.com.

Philip Morris International (PMI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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