Controls & Process Manager (Finance)

As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world's leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe.

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We're looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers.

The salary range posted represents the low and high end of OSI's salary range for this position. Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, location, education, skills, experience and performance. Base salary is one component of OSI's overall total rewards package. Other components may include bonuses, special pay programs, comprehensive time off, 401k with match and a full suite of benefit offerings for you and your family.

Position Summary:

This role is responsible for the development of internal control systems and activities in conjunction with OSI's global SAP implementation project; working with the project team, internal IT, local finance and operations, and OSI management to build control activities into the systematic SAP processes and identify gaps with mitigating controls.

This role will help create the strategy and governance for reviewing financial records and accounting practices to ensure OSI complies with regulations, assesses work procedures, and provides recommendations for improvements and cost savings.

This role will help safeguard the organization's assets and help prevent fraud.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Job is an individual contributor.
• Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.
• Identify internal control systems and activities in conjunction with the global SAP implementation project.
• Build control activities into systematic SAP processes.
• Identify gaps in SAP systematic control and mitigate with manual controls where appropriate.
• Provide coaching to local teams on process changes and benefits of embedded control procedures.
• Coordinate the deployment of the similar control procedures to non-SAP locations.
• Ensure operations adhere to existing policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Develop additional and update existing policies where applicable.
• Perform risk assessments and internal control evaluations and detect discrepancies.
• Identify and investigate control weaknesses or gaps that could lead to fraudulent activities or financial irregularities.
• Collaborate with external auditors during statutory audits and regulatory compliance assessments.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and execute remedial actions.
• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience & Skills:

• 5-10 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• 5 years of experience in audit, control application, process improvement or related financial roles.
• Strong knowledge of SAP and how it can be utilized to support internal control activities
• Experience in developing internal control systems and activities.
• Strong understanding of US accounting standards, taxation, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to interact with cross-functional teams, influencing decisions through assertive communication.
• Working knowledge of financial analysis techniques.
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools.
• Working knowledge in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to changing regulatory environments and industry practices.
• Great attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work with large data sets.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Preferred Education:

• BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Professional certification, such as CPA, (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), or CA (Chartered Accountant) is preferred.

Work Environment:

• Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment, with standard office equipment available.
• Work conditions are typical of an office & plant environment.
• May require domestic and international travel.
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 15 pounds
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Less than 4 hours.