Associate Finance Manager, IT SOX Controls

2 weeks ago

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States General Mills, Inc Full time

Associate Finance Manager, IT SOX Controls

POSITION OVERVIEW:

SOX Governance is on a journey to maximize the value we bring to the organization by aligning an agile, externally-focused team with accelerated leveraging of innovative technology to drive more efficient and effective oversight of controls and to bring relevant, data-driven insights to our stakeholders.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to lead General Mills' global efforts to ensure a sound control environment in our Information Technology space, specifically those applications, systems, and processes that support our external financial reporting. As the company continues to invest in technology, this role will become increasingly important as we build our IT capabilities with an appropriate level of internal controls in mind.

This position reports to the SOX Governance Manager and partners closely with personnel throughout IT, Internal Audit, and the external auditor. Additionally, it gives oversight, coaching, and direction to the IT Internal Controls team members that perform controls testing.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Lead the annual, Company-wide risk assessment process and work to ensure that all key IT risks are properly mitigated by effectively designed internal controls.
  • Lead the annual SOX IT controls strategy and testing process, including reviewing test work and owning deficiency analysis in our SOX Testing System (Workiva).
  • Oversee control testing team including providing coaching and mentorship.
    Identify opportunities for improvement, analytics, and process automation for SOX IT controls and control tests using Workiva, Tableau, and other monitoring tools.
  • Build and maintain relationships with business partners and influence the IT organization to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of controls.
  • Partner with IT to support the design of IT General Controls and Application controls for new systems, applications and SaaS solutions.
  • Coordinate with the external auditor on the testing of IT controls and act as the key client contact including liaising with the lead external audit managing director.
  • Consult with IT personnel to resolve external audit findings in a timely manner.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in IT internal controls.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • B.S. in IT, Accounting, Finance, or related
  • 5+ years of experience in IT audit, preferably including experience with a Big 4 firm
  • CISA Certification Required
  • Strong knowledge of IT auditing techniques and IT control processes (change management, systems development life cycle, information security, IT operations, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of IT Risk Management requirements and frameworks, including SOX, COBIT, and COSO
  • Ability to interact, communicate and positively influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities concurrently, and complete projects on schedule with a high degree of accuracy
  • Ability to lead change, work cross-functionally, and learn quickly
  • Ability to take complex or detailed issues and understand, communicate, and act upon the main problem and resolution
  • Strong business partnership by encouraging open discussion, demonstrating sound judgment and understanding perspectives offered by others

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with Workiva
  • Experience with analytics tools such as Alteryx and Tableau
  • Experience auditing global enterprise solutions such as SAP, Workday, etc.
  • Broad understanding of GMI's IT environment
  • CPA or CIA

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

  • Minneapolis is the preferred location for this role
  • International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

Salary Range



The salary range for this position is $ $ / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

General Mills is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply to any General Mills employment opportunities.

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