Design, implement, and continuously enhance the financial controls framework across all Sponsor Financial Services operations.Establish governance practices that ensure key financial processes are operating effectively and consistently.Develop and maintain a comprehensive inventory of operational controls, control owners, risk assessments, and remediation plans.Lead ongoing monitoring and validation of critical controls supporting sponsors related financial transactions.Identify control gaps, process deficiencies, and emerging risks, and drive corrective actions to resolution.Establish governance reporting that provides transparency to leadership on control effectiveness, deficiencies, remediation activities, and operational risks.Proactively assess the financial and operational impact of process changes, system enhancements, new products, and business initiatives.Partner with operational teams to ensure risks are identified, evaluated, and mitigated prior to implementation.RequirementsUniversity degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.CPA designation strongly preferred.7+ years of progressive experience in financial operations, financial controls, governance, audit, risk management, accounting, or financial oversight functions.Demonstrated experience designing and managing control frameworks within large, complex organizations.Strong understanding of financial processes, operational risk management,



and accounting principles.Experience assessing financial impacts of operational processes and translating operational activity into accounting and General Ledger outcomes.Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and business areas.Experience supporting audits and remediation programs.Deep understanding of internal controls, operational risk, governance frameworks, and deficiency management.Strong ability to evaluate control effectiveness and identify gaps before they become issues.Capability to connect operational activities to financial results and General Ledger impacts.Robust understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, financial reporting, and transaction flows.Core CompetenciesDemonstrates expertise in designing and managing financial controls frameworks, operational risk management, and governance practices. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and assess the financial impact of operational processes on accounting outcomes.Highest-signal resume keywordsFinancial Controls Framework DesignOperational Risk ManagementGovernance PracticesCPA DesignationCross-Functional LeadershipATS Optimization KeywordsHard SkillsFinancial OperationsAudit SupportControl Effectiveness EvaluationAccounting PrinciplesGeneral Ledger ManagementRisk AssessmentRemediation PlanningTransaction Flow AnalysisDeficiency ManagementOperational Controls InventorySoft SkillsStakeholder EngagementProblem SolvingCommunicationCertifications & QualificationsCPA DesignationIndustry KeywordsFinancial ServicesGovernance FrameworksOperational RiskFinancial ReportingControl Gaps

📌 Manager, Financial Controls – Governance (Alton)
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