Sr. Manager Financial Risks, Controls and Compliance - Atlanta, GA (Project Management)

Job ID: 505443

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with over 28,000 employees at close to 1,600 locations in 43 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

Position Overview

The global diversified CRH Americas is currently recruiting for the position of Senior Manager within the Financial Risks, Controls and Compliance team based in Atlanta, GA. The successful candidate will share their expertise in driving a culture that understands and appreciates the importance of a strong internal control environment. The Financial Risk, Control and Compliance Senior Manager will be responsible for implementing financial risk mitigation, promoting SOX compliance, supporting an effective internal control framework over financial reporting and company assets as well as adherence to company policies and procedures.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Successfully supporting the annual SOX compliance processes for the Americas
• Working collaboratively with various entities within the Americas to ensure a robust control environment
• Proactively driving process improvements to increase risk mitigation and/or promote efficiencies
• Supporting the strategic initiatives, growth and development of the business (e.g., ERP transactions, acquisition and divestment activities, ERP and other system implementations, etc.)
• Modernizing the approach to SOX compliance to be a value add with a focus on governance, risk and control of overall financial reporting processes

The position offers the right candidate an excellent opportunity for leadership development, driving change in a fast paced, commercial environment with unrivalled exposure to senior management and businesses throughout the Americas.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

The key responsibilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Risk Management, Internal Control and SOX Compliance

• Assist with the design of controls for an in-flight SAP implementation
• Assist with the identification of emerging risks and promotion of appropriate control mitigation
• Assist with the identification of risks and vulnerabilities and development of appropriate controls to mitigate
• Develop policies and procedures for maintaining system compliance after go live for new system implementations
• Ensure that a practical, risk focused approach is taken to resolving any issues that arise
• Successfully support the annual SOX compliance process ensuring all components and dependencies are managed on a timely basis to meet all deadlines
• Pro-actively support operating companies and divisions with compliance requirements
• Pro-actively support and drive the business in maintaining effective internal controls
• Partner with ERP program leaders to design and implement a new risk and internal control framework

Stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills

• Ensure clear, timely and efficient communication channels exist to provide status updates, identify, and resolve issues and report on any other matters as needed
• Build relationships with key internal stakeholders and promote the function as a trusted partner

Change and transformation

• Identify opportunities to make the SOX compliance process more effective and efficient through data analytics and continuous monitoring
• Apply knowledge of risk and controls best practices to promote transformational activities
• Drive the SOX compliance function to move beyond SOX compliance by adding value across the end-to-end financial reporting controls process
• Engage with relevant external stakeholders to align and optimize work practices
• Support the smooth on-boarding of newly acquired entities to ensure compliance with CRH Internal Control principles and SOX compliance

People / Overall Management

• Create a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
• Manage the day-to-day functions to ensure it operates with sufficient / appropriate resources (people, technologies, advisors etc.) and within budget

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• SAP including GRC experience is highly preferred
• 6+ years of experience of expertise promoting a culture of risk awareness and internal controls adherence
• CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent qualification and other relevant financial risk and controls experience
• Relevant Financial & IT SOX, risk, and controls experience, preferably in an SEC registrant environment
• Previous change and transformation experience, preferably at a managerial level
• Experience implementing ongoing risk assessments and controls self-assessments/audits to highlight improvement observations
• Expertise in creating and reviewing Segregation of Duties matrix' and highlighting incompatible duties noting compensating controls
• Experience in role mapping and security design and testing
• Expertise in identifying and implementing best practice:
  • When developing a framework and process for ongoing Design
  • Implementing operational effectiveness and testing of key controls
  • Creating key business process maps to identify control weaknesses across the value chain with a view to performance improvement
• Experience with project management including working within complex business environments for multi-national organizations collaborating and partnering with both with Internal auditors and External auditors
• Hands-on experience with SAP or part of another ERP implementation team; specifically, around managing compliance around use of multiple systems during the interim design state including design for newly acquired businesses
• Strong interpersonal and organizational influencing skills
  • Ability to communicate in a simple, articulate, thoughtful manner to varying audiences
  • Innovative spirit to work cross-functionally in developing improvement ideas
  • Conflict management and negotiation skills
  • A pleasant, likeable manner while accomplishing challenging results
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline

Work Requirements

• Atlanta based position
• Must have expert proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Data and Analytic Tools (i.e., Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, etc.,) and Outlook
• Must be 18 years in age or older
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist with other duties as required
• Moderate travel required
• SAP experience preferred

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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