ABB Motion Global Projects Internal Control Manager in Warrington

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This role is open globally, but preferred locations are set in Finland, Spain, UK, US. The work model is hybrid.

As part of our ambitious growth, we are hiring in for our Motion Finance organization as a new Global Projects Internal Control Manager. The Global Projects Internal Control Manager is a senior specialist role focused on embedding a world-class internal control framework into high-impact, Motion-wide strategic initiatives and projects. Reporting to the Motion Business Area Internal Control Manager, you will act as the central control authority for transformative projects including large-scale information systems implementations, mergers & acquisitions, outsourcing of critical business processes to third-party providers (OSPs), amongst others.

You will partner and cooperate early and continuously with senior stakeholders in ABB (Global and Local Process Owners, IS Project Managers, Controllers, Head of Operations, Global Business Services teams, Corporate Functions, M&A teams, etc.) and outside of ABB (e.g. external consultants, external auditors, outsourced service providers…) to design and implement controls that are compliant with ABB’s internal control requirements and operationally sustainable. Also, you may be involved in US GAAP accounting reviews executed through periodic balance sheet reviews in selected divisions, ensuring transactions are recorded in full compliance with US GAAP.

Lastly, we expect the Global Projects Internal Control Manager to identify, assess, and implement improvement opportunities in our internal control framework to enhance it and make it more efficient.

Key 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.

Key qualifications

• 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).

ABB Motion, a global leader in motors and drives, is at the core of accelerating a more productive and sustainable future. We innovate and push the boundaries of technology to contribute to energy efficient, decarbonizing and circular solutions for customers, industries and societies. With our digitally enabled drives, motors and services we support our customers and partners to achieve better performance, safety and reliability. To help the world’s industries outrun – leaner and cleaner, we deliver motor-driven solutions for a wide range of applications in all industrial segments. Building on over 140 years of domain expertise in electric powertrains, our more than 22,000 employees across 100 countries learn and improve every day.

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