ABB · 4 days ago
ABB Motion Global Projects Internal Control Manager
Cary, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$162K/yr - $270K/yr
8+ years expABB is a global market leader in motors and drives, focused on accelerating a more productive and sustainable future. The Global Projects Internal Control Manager will embed a world-class internal control framework into high-impact strategic initiatives and projects, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and operational sustainability.
AutomotiveEnergyEnergy ManagementIndustrial AutomationRobotics
Responsibilities
Leading the control workstream in global strategic projects for Motion, such as IS implementations, M&As, outsourcing, etc. This includes full ownership on the effective design and implementation of required internal controls considering also the operationalization of these controls and the feasibility of their implementation. You will also be responsible for overseeing and monitoring the status of these projects, identifying any interdependencies with other projects, anticipating any risks and responding to these accordingly, including any required escalations
Information system (IS): designing and implementing controls that are automated (factoring key system configurations), preventive, global and embedded into ABB’s operations and systems, maximizing automation and efficiency
Merger & Acquisitions (M&A): Driving control integration in new acquisitions, performing control gap assessment of target entities, designing Day-1 control bridge plans to ensure compliance with ABB’s governance and internal control frameworks and executing post-close implementation activities to achieve full compliance in a reasonable timeframe
OSPs: conducting third-party risk assessments, SOC 1 type 2 report reviews and working with the OSP to scope the SOC according to the relevant operations and risks in the outsourcing. Ensure the OSP contract includes SOC clauses and the right-to-audit
Balance-sheet reviews: participate in (some occasions lead; in others, support) the review of selected balance sheet accounts to confirm US GAAP compliance and correct implementation of US GAAP accounting principles, in collaboration with ABB’s Technical Accounting Team. Prepare Balance Sheet review reports containing key findings and recommendations to the divisions in scope and across Motion
Update & communications: Providing regular updates, guidance, training, communications and support on these projects to the Internal Control community, Business Process Owners, Control Owners and other stakeholders, as required
Internal support: Supporting, as required, the Cluster Lead Internal Control Managers and Country Internal Control Managers as well as the BAIC Manager, Motion
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8 years of experience in audit or internal controls in a complex, diverse and multi-dimensional global organization of significant size and scale, with at least 5 years dedicated to SOX 404 compliance. Previous experience in a Big4 company is a plus
Bachelor's degree in finance, Business Administration or equivalent qualifications
Prior experience leading end-to-end with demonstrable hands-on working experience in complex projects such as: 1) IS implementations (SAP S/4 HANA implementation, CRM implementation…), 2) Acquisitions (control due diligence and integration, 3) OSP engagements (designed and monitored control frameworks for business process outsourcing, negotiated scope of SOC 1 type 2 reports and designed mitigating controls in case of qualification)
US GAAP knowledge and hands-on experience reviewing implementation of US GAAP accounting standards. Professional qualification equivalent to CPA is an advantage
Knowledge on technologies that can support internal control automation and enhancements (e.g. data analytics, continuous controls monitoring, BPM tools, execution management systems…) as well as SAP systems is a plus
Very strong project management and coordination skills, able to manage multiple projects at the same time
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence stakeholders both internally and externally
Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to independently draw conclusions
Fully fluent in English (spoken and written)
Benefits
Short-term incentive plan/annual bonus
Company
ABB
ABB provides electrification and automation solutions for various industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$548.55MKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2023-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $545.85M
2013-09-23Grant· $2.7M
2001-04-06IPO
Leadership Team
Morten Wierod
CEO
Håvard Devold
Vice President, Market Development, Country Technology manager
Recent News
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