Compass Group USA
RISK & CONTROLS MANAGER (CHARLOTE, NC)
Compass Group USA, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
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RISK & CONTROLS MANAGER (CHARLOTE, NC)
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Compass Group USA .
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants.
Job Summary Reporting to the Director, Risk and Controls, the Risk & Controls Manager is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a strong financial/internal controls background to join the North America Risk & Controls team, based in our Charlotte Corporate Office. As part of the Second Line of Defense, the team owns the Internal Controls frameworks and ensures this continues to meet leading practices and UK Corporate Governance Code requirements as these evolve. This includes working with colleagues across the organization to support a robust risk and control environment by providing a second line opinion, sharing best practices and guidance to ensuring that risk and control issues are documented, challenged, monitored, tested, reported and escalated, according to the organization’s governance structure and control frameworks. This role has the opportunity to work with multiple functions in the organization including accounting and finance, digital and technology, HR, compliance, sustainability, and safety. This role is part of a new team, where the candidate will have a hands‑on opportunity to help augment the organization’s control environment as it progresses on a control enhancement journey.
Responsibilities
Support the ongoing design and implementation of Internal Controls frameworks.
Manage Risk & Controls Seniors/Analysts in executing controls testing, monitoring, and reporting results, etc.
Ensure business processes have appropriate controls to optimally manage risks, assisting with the execution of risk assessments where necessary.
Provide ongoing support to corporate functions and/or operating sectors to review to and challenge their identified risks and controls as documented in their Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs).
Collaborate with process and controls owners to obtain process understanding, documenting the process flows and/or procedure documents.
Identify & document leading practice controls which can be published across the organization.
Develop guidance to support the organization with control compliance, such as evidence maintenance, job aids etc.
Partner with business teams on cross‑departmental projects to improve the overall control environment.
Support the enterprise risk management process.
Stay up to date on internal and external changes that may impact the design or operation of controls and partner with the appropriate stakeholders to make changes accordingly.
Support training initiatives across the organization to improve awareness and understanding of internal control requirements.
Partner with both internal and external audit teams to facilitate streamlined and effective audit processes, as necessary.
Collaborate with key stakeholders across all levels of the organization to enhance the control environment through process optimization and automation.
Respond to emerging regulatory updates/UK Corporate Governance Code updates.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Technically competent and confident in reviewing and identifying improvements in the design and operation of internal controls.
Strong analytical skills, with strong risk awareness and understanding of processes and controls.
Confident stakeholder management, communication, and able to build relationships.
Excellent planning, coordination and organization skills and managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
Previous experience working in Finance Control, Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Assurance, Controls Assurance.
Self‑starter with the ability to lead and to work independently and engage with teams at all levels in the organization.
Ability to translate and communicate technical or complex ideas in a simple, engaging, and concise manner.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, with the ability to influence at all levels, as is the ability to function effectively in teams.
Qualifications
Four‑year bachelor’s degree in accounting, or finance.
Professional qualification such as CPA or CIA.
Minimum 5 years of experience in financial controls, internal audits, SOX audits, risk and controls assessment, risk assurance, preferably in a Big‑4 firm or Fortune 500 organization.
Strong knowledge of Internal Auditing Standards, PCAOB Standards, and COSO, etc.
Recent (past 5 years) US SOX experience strongly preferred.
Excellent PC Skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, Electronic audit work papers, etc.).
Experience with SAP S/4 and HFM preferred.
Familiarity with the UK Corporate Governance Code preferred.
Legal Notice / Equal Opportunity Statement Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Compass Corporate maintains a drug‑free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance / AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Food and Beverage Services
Req ID: 1475806
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RISK & CONTROLS MANAGER (CHARLOTE, NC)
role at
Compass Group USA .
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants.
Job Summary Reporting to the Director, Risk and Controls, the Risk & Controls Manager is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a strong financial/internal controls background to join the North America Risk & Controls team, based in our Charlotte Corporate Office. As part of the Second Line of Defense, the team owns the Internal Controls frameworks and ensures this continues to meet leading practices and UK Corporate Governance Code requirements as these evolve. This includes working with colleagues across the organization to support a robust risk and control environment by providing a second line opinion, sharing best practices and guidance to ensuring that risk and control issues are documented, challenged, monitored, tested, reported and escalated, according to the organization’s governance structure and control frameworks. This role has the opportunity to work with multiple functions in the organization including accounting and finance, digital and technology, HR, compliance, sustainability, and safety. This role is part of a new team, where the candidate will have a hands‑on opportunity to help augment the organization’s control environment as it progresses on a control enhancement journey.
Responsibilities
Support the ongoing design and implementation of Internal Controls frameworks.
Manage Risk & Controls Seniors/Analysts in executing controls testing, monitoring, and reporting results, etc.
Ensure business processes have appropriate controls to optimally manage risks, assisting with the execution of risk assessments where necessary.
Provide ongoing support to corporate functions and/or operating sectors to review to and challenge their identified risks and controls as documented in their Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs).
Collaborate with process and controls owners to obtain process understanding, documenting the process flows and/or procedure documents.
Identify & document leading practice controls which can be published across the organization.
Develop guidance to support the organization with control compliance, such as evidence maintenance, job aids etc.
Partner with business teams on cross‑departmental projects to improve the overall control environment.
Support the enterprise risk management process.
Stay up to date on internal and external changes that may impact the design or operation of controls and partner with the appropriate stakeholders to make changes accordingly.
Support training initiatives across the organization to improve awareness and understanding of internal control requirements.
Partner with both internal and external audit teams to facilitate streamlined and effective audit processes, as necessary.
Collaborate with key stakeholders across all levels of the organization to enhance the control environment through process optimization and automation.
Respond to emerging regulatory updates/UK Corporate Governance Code updates.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Technically competent and confident in reviewing and identifying improvements in the design and operation of internal controls.
Strong analytical skills, with strong risk awareness and understanding of processes and controls.
Confident stakeholder management, communication, and able to build relationships.
Excellent planning, coordination and organization skills and managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
Previous experience working in Finance Control, Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Assurance, Controls Assurance.
Self‑starter with the ability to lead and to work independently and engage with teams at all levels in the organization.
Ability to translate and communicate technical or complex ideas in a simple, engaging, and concise manner.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, with the ability to influence at all levels, as is the ability to function effectively in teams.
Qualifications
Four‑year bachelor’s degree in accounting, or finance.
Professional qualification such as CPA or CIA.
Minimum 5 years of experience in financial controls, internal audits, SOX audits, risk and controls assessment, risk assurance, preferably in a Big‑4 firm or Fortune 500 organization.
Strong knowledge of Internal Auditing Standards, PCAOB Standards, and COSO, etc.
Recent (past 5 years) US SOX experience strongly preferred.
Excellent PC Skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, Electronic audit work papers, etc.).
Experience with SAP S/4 and HFM preferred.
Familiarity with the UK Corporate Governance Code preferred.
Legal Notice / Equal Opportunity Statement Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Compass Corporate maintains a drug‑free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance / AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Food and Beverage Services
Req ID: 1475806
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