Governance & Controls Manager

Job Description:

Key responsibilities include:

Internal controls

• Drive compliance with global accounting policies, processes, ICE framework and, Control DTPs
• Accountable for the effective design of ICE controls, implementation, and training for the MGSF process assigned
• Lead change management (as needed) for control design changes within the MGSF process assigned
• Collect, analyze, submit and execute updates to the Control DTPs related to the MGSF process assigned. Deploy updates (train and change management)
• Execute the MGSF Controllership-owned controls effectively as Control Preparer
• Participate in the “future state” assessment of projects impacting the global process assigned
• Effectively manage internal and external audits
• Proactively provide areas of enhancement and identify training requirements. Develop training materials

• Drive process and control efficiency. Actively look for opportunities for automation, better leverage existing tools and standardization for the global process assigned
• Engage with the Operational teams from MGSF to improve the control environment
• Advise the Operational teams from MGSF on leading practices, remediation of gaps and more effective ways of operating while maintaining effective internal controls
• Advocate for the MGSF G&C team and be a team player, who is proactive and supportive

Self-testing and audits

• Guide the operational teams with remediation of self-testing observations related the global process assigned
• Analyze root cause for control deficiencies, proactively look for areas where DTPs should be enhanced and
• Drive effective remediation of internal/external audit observations globally, for the global process assigned & facilitate efficient internal/external audit processes; ensure quality and timely data input as per PBC lists

Leadership

• Member of the MGSF Senior Leaders
• Prioritize and coordinate the governance and control agenda
• Share best practices with the peer group of MGS Controllership
• Remain updated in leading practices within the industry
• Active participation and leadership in the Mars Controllership community

Ways of working and abilities

• Escalate as appropriate to the Global MGSF Controller
• Proactively propose solutions
• Be a team player
• Open communication
• Storytelling
• Support the overall team objectives
• Drive results
• Live the Mars five principles
• Critical thinker
• Organized and with problem-solving skills
• Effectively influence prioritization of issue resolution
• Work across multiple countries and time zones
• Build professional working relationships with different stakeholders, including but not limited to business segments, OE controllers, MGSF hub and spoke teams, regional PWC auditors and with the MGSF and MGS Controllership team
• Demonstrated leader able to coordinate and manage multiple
• Works in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong policy, process, and control-orientation and experience with the ability to drive standardization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to drive change and continuous improvement
• Ability to influence new ways of working and change initiatives at all levels in the organization through strong leadership
• Audit experience in Big 4 public accounting firms for large multinational clients with consolidated reports complying with US

GAAP (preferred), or Internal Audit experience

Studies & experience

• BS/BA degree in accounting or finance
• CPA/CIA required or equivalent professional accounting qualification
• 6-10 years of progressively responsible accounting, governance and control experience
• SAP and Blackline experience
• Experience with financial statement reporting obligations, including an understanding of US GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal controls
• Experience with both process and IT controls
• Has lead process and control automation
• Experience leading data analytics initiatives for internal controls
• Experience with Enterprise Risk Management programs (preferred)
• Experience with incident management frameworks for risk and controls (preferred)

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.