Manager, Controls

Job Summary

The Manager, Controls is the subject matter expert for the general control environment for Region US which includes monitoring and ensuring compliance to the Corporate Internal Control System “ICS” Control Framework, assessment of local controls and segregation of duty reviews. This role conducts and directs audits and ongoing reviews of organization controls, operating procedures, and compliance with policies and regulations and compiles and issues reports detailing conclusions and providing recommendations for improvements. This position works closely with the Global Internal Controls team, the Global Business Services and Fresenius Digital Technology in Germany.
*This position requires working onsite 3 days per week at our Lake Zurich, IL U.S. headquarters.
• Salary Range: $110,000-125,000
• Position is eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan with a target of 10% of the base salary
Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the ICS Framework for Region US, including ensuring that risks and controls are property documented, owners are identified, and attestation is obtained.
• Create and implement an annual plan to test internal controls areas and aligns with Corporate Internal Control Initiatives.  Ensure that operational business leaders remediate any findings.
• Present annual plan to Global Business Services and present findings to Region US Senior Management and Global Business services quarterly.
• Delegate testing of controls to the Senior Internal Controls Analyst, oversee testing procedures and review workpapers and findings.
• Interact with operational business leads and enforces accountability for internal controls in their respective areas. 
• Responsible for SAP Governance Risk and Compliance “GRC” Access Control and GRC Process Control
• Ensure proper segregation of duties within IT Systems for Region US
  • Review and approve Access control and mitigations.
  • Monitor compliance of mitigations, ensure mitigation owners are actively reviewing SAP activity.
• Determine appropriate technical business roles within SAP P55, includes approving additional roles or modifying existing roles for new transactions as needed.
• Assess new businesses, processes, tools, etc. to ensure that relevant risks are covered and necessary controls are in place while guaranteeing a proper segregation of duties.
• Manage, mentor, and coach Senior Internal Controls Analyst.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 8+ years of relevant accounting or auditing experience.
• Knowledge of business processes (Procure to Pay, Quotation to Cash, Finance, etc.).
• CIA/CPA preferred
• Working knowledge of SAP, specifically the Financial Accounting Module a plus.
• Experience with SAP Governance Risk and Compliance Access and Process Control is a plus.
• Excellent computer skills, including complex modeling in Excel and financial databases;
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Word; proficiency in Microsoft Project a plus.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical environment is preferred.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.