Sr Manager Risk and Controls

Target; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Target is seeking a Senior Manager in Risk & Controls to lead the internal controls and SOX program. You will proactively identify risks, design controls, and partner with Finance, Technology, and Enterprise Risk to advise on control solutions across the business.

You will drive end-to-end SOX program operations, guide the team, and communicate complex topics clearly. A strong background in audit, SOX, and IT risk is required, with ERP experience preferred and CPA designation preferred.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance.
• 6+ years audit and/or internal controls experience.
• Experience guiding a team through SOX concepts (risk assessment/prioritization, process & internal controls, deficiency analysis).
• Strong relationship building, professional judgment, and critical thinking skills.
• Direct experience using process automation and data analytics in controls testing/design.
• Capabilities in IT-related risk assessment and ERP experience preferred.
• Deep knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
• Ability to lead a team independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Commitment to diversity & inclusion initiatives.
• CPA or similar designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team on internal controls and SOX-related projects.
• Identify existing and emerging risks; design and implement controls.
• Collaborate with Finance, Technology, and Enterprise Risk to provide guidance.
• Develop practical control solutions that support business objectives and compliance.
• Oversee end-to-end SOX program operations and documentation.

Skills

Audit experience

SOX knowledge

Team leadership

Data analytics

Process automation

ERP experience

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

CPA designation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The pay range is $95,000.00 - $171,000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

About Us

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

Right on pace with Target’s distinctive retail brand, Target Finance and Accounting are transforming for the better. As so much more than a behind-the-scenes number-cruncher, you will be a truly collaborative partner with a seat at the table. You’ll bring your unique point of view, experience and passion for the work to your team and internal clients. Within Finance, you’ll enjoy the interesting challenges of the competitive retail space, and you’ll have a 360-degree impact—rather than on just one part of the business. You’ll see your contributions come to life in virtually every area of this dynamic enterprise. And you’ll grow and be challenged in your career while having a healthy balance with life outside of work.

A role in Finance Risk & Controls calls on your risk acumen and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance knowledge to build a world-class internal control environment. Here, you’ll collaborate to assess risk, design controls and provide insights to develop innovative risk management solutions. Championing an adaptive, initiative driven and transformational mindset to cultivate new ideas will be critical to ensuring the success of Target’s business initiatives and core retail operations.

As a Senior Manager in Risk & Controls, you will be a leader on a team that builds strong partnerships across Finance & Accounting, Technology, and Enterprise Risk to provide consulting services and guidance on internal controls. You will proactively identify existing and emerging risks, assist with maintaining a comprehensive internal control program for the company, and partner with business teams to develop practical control solutions that support both business objectives and compliance requirements.

You will work closely with business and technology partners throughout significant business and systems transformation initiatives to evaluate risk, improve and evolve internal control documentation (including process maps, risk control matrices, and process narratives), and help ensure the control environment keeps pace with changing processes and technologies. You will apply your knowledge of automated controls, system integrations, data flows, and technology-enabled processes to thoughtfully design controls in a practical way.

You will exercise your program management skills to support the end-to-end operations of the SOX program, make thoughtful recommendations related to system and control scoping, and leverage continuous improvement strategies to strengthen the overall control environment. Success in this role requires sound judgment, the ability to navigate ambiguity, and strong communication skills to translate complex topics into clear, actionable insights. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About You

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Accounting or Finance
• 6+ years internal or external audit and/or internal controls experience
• Experience in guiding a team through annual SOX audit concepts (e.g., riskassessment/prioritization,process & internal controls, deficiency analysis)
• Demonstrate strong relationship building, professional judgment, and critical thinking skills (e.g., persuasion, influence, conflict resolution)
• Direct experience in using process automation and data analytical tools in business processes or controls testing/design
• Capabilities in assessing IT-related risks in financial business processes, ERP experience preferred
• Deep knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• Ability to lead a team independently, prioritize work, balance multiple projects and deadlines
• Commitment to advancing diversity & inclusion initiatives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a knack for bringing stories to life through thoughtfully curated visualizations or slide decks
• CPA or similar designation preferred

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

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