Senior Manager, Finance Governance

Rehlko Company; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehlko in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Senior Manager, Finance Governance to lead ICFR and SOX governance, ensuring robust internal controls and audit readiness. This role coordinates with Finance, Internal Audit, and IT, delivering governance reporting and remediation plans.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in public accounting or SOX/ICFR, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/QAD), and a CPA preferred. Hybrid work with strong collaboration across business units is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred or equivalent.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in SOX/ICFR, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Experience with SEC registrants or public company governance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own ICFR and SOX governance framework.
• Lead annual SOX program planning, testing, and certifications.
• Assess and remediate control deficiencies with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate ICFR/controls-related external audits and auditor requests.
• Partner with Internal Audit and IT to align testing with governance.
• Oversee IT governance and ITGCs (access controls, changes, SDLC).
• Provide reporting to Audit Committee and leadership on controls status.
• Drive policy development for finance governance and regulatory changes.

Skills

SOX/ICFR

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Audit

Public accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QAD

Job description

Senior Manager, Finance GovernanceAt Rehlko, cookies help us enhance your experience when using the Site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. To disable cookies, follow the instructions typically found in the “Help,” “Tools,” or “Edit” menus of your browser. Please note that disabling cookies or categories of cookies does not remove them from your browser unless you manually delete them. By using our site, you agree to our use of cookies, as well as our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.### Senior Manager, Finance GovernanceApply: Hybrid: Milwaukee, WI: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R04561Why Work at RehlkoOur work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!**What We Offer**At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:* Competitive compensation and benefits* Work-life flexibility* Recognition and rewards* Development and career opportunities* A safe and inclusive workplace**Why You Will Love this Job** The Senior Manager of Finance Governance is responsible for leading the Company's financial controls and governance framework, including Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR), SOX compliance, control remediation, external audit coordination, finance policies, and governance reporting. This leader serves as the primary liaison between Finance, Internal Audit, Information Technology, external auditors, and executive leadership to ensure a robust and sustainable control environment that supports public company requirements. **Specific Responsibilities**Internal Control Framework Ownership* Lead the design, documentation, and maintenance of the Company's ICFR and SOX governance framework.* Establish policies, standards, and methodologies for control design, documentation, testing, and remediation.* Drive consistency of controls across global business units and legal entities.* Oversee management's annual assessment of ICFR effectiveness.* Maintain governance over control matrices, narratives, risk assessments, and process documentation.SOX Compliance Program* Lead the annual SOX compliance program and testing strategy.* Coordinate management testing activities across Finance, Operations, and IT.* Monitor control execution and testing results throughout the year.* Ensure deficiencies are identified, documented, and remediated timely.* Drive quarterly certification processes and sub-certifications.Control Deficiency Assessment* Lead management's evaluation of control deficiencies.* Coordinate cross-functional assessment of deficiencies identified by Internal Audit, management, or external auditors.* Prepare deficiency evaluations and supporting documentation.* Facilitate management conclusions regarding: + Control Deficiencies + Significant Deficiencies + Material Weaknesses* Oversee tracking and validation of remediation plans.External Auditor Coordination* Serve as Finance's primary coordinator for ICFR and controls-related external audit activities.* Coordinate walkthroughs, testing requests, evidence collection, and audit support.* Drive proactive resolution of auditor observations and issues.* Partner with external auditors on emerging risks and governance expectations.* Manage overall audit readiness and controls-related deliverables.Internal Audit Partnership* Act as primary Finance liaison to Internal Audit.* Coordinate responses to Internal Audit findings and recommendations.* Track remediation activities and status reporting.* Ensure alignment between management testing, Internal Audit testing, and external audit expectations.IT Governance & ITGC Oversight* Partner with IT leadership to oversee: + IT General Controls (ITGCs) + User access controls + Segregation of duties + Change management controls + Automated controls* Monitor remediation of IT-related control deficiencies.* Support system implementations and transformations from a controls perspective.Audit Committee Support* Prepare governance and controls reporting for executive leadership* Present periodic updates regarding: + SOX compliance status + Control deficiencies + Remediation activities + Internal Audit observations + External Audit observations + ICFR readiness* Support management's communication of significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.Finance Policy & Governance* Lead development and maintenance of accounting and finance governance policies.* Establish governance over key financial reporting processes.* Monitor regulatory and governance developments impacting public companies.* Drive continuous improvement across the control environment. **Requirements:*** Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant focus.* 10+ years of progressive experience in: + Public accounting + SOX/ICFR + Internal controls + Financial reporting + Audit* Experience supporting SEC registrants or public companies.* Strong understanding of: + SOX 404 + COSO Framework + ICFR requirements + External audit processes + Control deficiency evaluation**Preferred Requirements:*** Big 4 audit experience.* CPA Preferred* Experience leading SOX programs for multinational organizations.* Experience with ERP environments such as SAP, Oracle, or QAD.* Experience supporting IPO readiness initiatives.* CIA, CISA, or other governance certifications. *Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.* The Salary range for this position is $117,000.00-$149,500.00.The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.