Lead, Internal Controls - Global Business Process

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Lead, Internal Controls - Global Business Process at a Glance....

The Lead, Internal Controls - Global Business Process will provide practical hands-on support to the Kraft Heinz Zone leadership teams and the Corporate Functions (WHQ) to enable them to design, implement, and optimize their internal controls. As a leader, you will act as a true Business Partner with a global mindset to ensure effective and efficient control activities, that balance risk and reward, and are built in to all our daily activities in a way that adds value to the business.

This role will work closely with the Global Head of Internal Controls of KHC based in Chicago. The position provides broad exposure to all levels of management and offers an excellent opportunity to improve upon Kraft Heinz's internal controls, business practices and systems efficiencies.

What's on the menu?

• Lead a global team of 7 business process controls specialists, and work closely with off-shore Global Capabilities Center to drive efficient, standardized testing methods, and identify risk-driven opportunities for automation
• Work closely with Global IT Sr Manager, NA/WHQ, WEEM, AEM and EPDM Zone leaders on ICFR scope, delivery and control resiliency
• Responsible for leading Sarbanes Oxley tasks, including annual risk assessment, annual scoping and planning, testing/re-performance, assessment & aggregation of deficiencies, remediation, and status communication
• Maintains global business process control framework, self-assessment of controls, fraud risk assessment and continuous control monitoring
• Provide thought leadership for various Corporate project initiatives such as ESG, ERM, and finance transformation. Collaborate with business partners, review key design decisions, and approve end to end controls framework
• Communicate across the organization to drive control awareness and accountability, including updating Senior Leaders on progress against the annual SOX plan, status of open deficiencies, and other Internal Control activities
• Oversee the quarterly Management Representation Letter process, including compiling and communicating all exceptions identified via the process, as well as assessing the certifications and sub-certifications to address risks of the business as they evolve
• Partner with external auditor to support the audit of internal controls
• Use technology and data analytics to enhance risk assessment and effectiveness of internal controls
• Identify opportunities for staff and leadership development through coaching and training; identify opportunities for and lead broader organizational training for internal controls to promote a culture of strong awareness of internal controls
• Periodically review and provide feedback on operational and financial policies
• Self-development through on-the-job coaching, special assignments, formal training, audit and control roundtable group discussions and regular staff meetings for sharing best practices

Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!

• BA/BS degree in accounting or finance; Advanced Degree in Finance, Accounting or Systems a plus
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Finance/Accounting/Audit/Controls, including 5+ years in Big 4
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) are preferred but not required
• Experienced in leading the internal controls team in a large, complex environment
• Consumer packaged goods (CPG) or Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) experience are preferred
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication/presentation/interpersonal/leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments / self-starter
• Strong business acumen
• Exceptional leadership, master relationship builder and high level of discernment
• Excellent and confident in communicating with senior level executives internally and externally
• An orientation toward process and detail mindedness. Strong analytical and quantitative skills and superior accounting skills

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.