Manager, Finance Access Management & System Compliance

Role Summary

Finance Access Management & System Compliance Manager within the Finance Solutions & Technology (FS&T) – Global Process Owner (GPO) Compliance team. Supports run state of digital transformation systems and user access management processes, driving standardization and efficiencies across Finance digital transformation initiatives (SigniFi and TransAct). Primary location: New Brunswick, NJ; may be based in other US/PR sites or offices internationally. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supports governance, monitoring and maintenance of enterprise internal controls within the UAM processes and financial systems.
• Provides compliance support to SigniFi and TransAct digital transformation projects, focusing on User Access Management and other system compliance processes.
• Provides compliance systems support across major system and tool deployments within the SigniFi/TransAct Digital Core, Planning & Forecasting, Consolidations, and Reporting initiatives.
• Supports Control Owners/Performers during Internal and External SOX and Operational audits, including remediation plan development for deficiencies or gaps.
• Directs and collaborates with Control Owners/Performers to ensure controls are performed and evidenced timely, meeting External Reporting, Management Reporting, SOX and regulatory deadlines.
• Supports compliance design initiatives and execution of controls, partnering with GPO organizations, Global Services Internal Audit, and IT Stakeholders.
• Designs, implements, and supports ongoing execution of Business, Finance and IT controls and quality metrics across platforms.
• Analyzes, troubleshoots, and challenges existing processes; suggests and supports changes to improve impact.
• Uses data to make informed decisions, improve processes/systems, and create strong risk-managed plans.
• Executes strategies and governance for compliance monitoring reporting.
• Supports design, build and run of internal and external management reporting strategy and governance.
• Supports initiatives related to control automation to drive standardization and efficiencies across the enterprise.
• Builds and maintains relationships at all levels across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Accounting Information Systems, or related business field.
• Advanced degrees or professional certifications (MBA, CPA, CIA, CISA, CMA, etc.) preferred.
• Working knowledge of Security & User Access Management processes and tools.
• Working knowledge of financial and IT internal controls.
• Working knowledge of SOX 404, US GAAP, and IFRS; Financial External/Management Reporting data, processes, and controls.
• Ability to identify and mitigate process risks; understanding of continuous process improvement techniques.
• Ability to operate in a complex, multi-ERP/system environment (S/4 SAP HANA preferred).
• People management and ability to collaborate in a matrixed environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders.

Skills

• Agility Jumps, Business Continuity Management (BCM), Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Management
• Financial Analysis, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Internal Controls, Mentorship
• Process Improvements, Regulatory Environment, Risk Assessments, Risk Measurement
• Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Thinking, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility