MIDERA Food Processing · 3 weeks ago
Manager, IT Risk and Controls
Rosemont, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expMidera Food Processing, Inc. provides food processing equipment and automation solutions for industrial protein, bakery, and snack producers. The Manager, IT Risk and Controls will support Midera’s internal control environment, focusing on IT-related risks and controls across financial reporting and key business systems.
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Responsibilities
Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of Midera’s IT controls framework within a decentralized structure with varying levels of process maturity
Drive consistency and quality in control design and documentation across corporate and divisional functions
Support the effectiveness of IT General Controls (ITGCs), including user access management, change management processes, system development lifecycle (SDLC), and IT operations
Provide IT perspective on automated controls and IT-dependent manual controls impacting financial reporting
Support risk assessments to identify in-scope systems, infrastructure, and other key IT components and associated risks
Perform and coordinate testing of IT controls, including collaborating with Midera’s outsourced internal audit partner
Promote consistency and completeness of controls documentation and evidence across the organization
Recommend enhancements to strengthen the control environment
Support broader internal audit and risk management activities
Provide IT risk and controls guidance for system implementations, upgrades, and integrations
Ensure appropriate controls are embedded within new business processes and systems
Assess and advise on risks related to emerging technologies, including automation, AI, and data integrations, ensuring appropriate governance and control design
Identify and assess IT control deficiencies, including design and operating deficiencies
Partner with process owners to develop remediation plans and track timely resolution
Validate remediation actions to confirm control effectiveness
Serve as a key contact for IT control matters with external auditors
Coordinate SOX testing strategies to minimize duplication and support efficient audits
Contribute to reporting for executive management and the Audit Committee
Support special projects and ad hoc initiatives as requested by the Director of Risk and Controls or executive leadership
Qualification
Required
5+ years of progressive experience in IT audit, IT risk, internal audit, or related fields
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or related field
Strong knowledge of ITGCs, ICFR, COSO framework, and ERP systems
Ability to translate technical issues into business terms
Strong communication, judgment, and project management skills
Travel required up to 20%
Preferred
Professional certifications such as CISA, CPA, or CIA
Public company, spin-off, or IPO environment experience
Experience in a multi-entity, decentralized organization
Manufacturing or industrial company experience
Company
MIDERA Food Processing
Midera Food Processing is a manufacturer of industrial food processing equipment and automation solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2026-07-07IPO
2026-06-29Debt Financing· $1B
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