Buckingham Search
Accounting Manager- Controls
Buckingham Search, Western Springs, Illinois, United States, 60558
Accounting Controls Manager
A global, innovation-driven organization is seeking an
Accounting Controls Manager
to strengthen and oversee internal controls across a complex, multinational environment. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong public accounting foundation— especially Big 4 auditors with deep SOX experience —who want to move into a high‑visibility, cross‑functional position within corporate accounting.
Reporting into the Head of Accounting Policies & Procedures, you will partner closely with Internal Audit, accounting teams, and business leaders to drive compliance, improve processes, and maintain the integrity of the organization’s financial control framework.
This role follows a hybrid model with
three days per week onsite
at the company’s suburban Chicago office.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain internal control policies, procedures, and governance standards.
Lead SOX compliance activities, including training employees, updating risk/control matrices, and evaluating design and operating effectiveness of key controls.
Partner with global process owners to document key controls, gather evidence, and ensure ongoing accountability.
Work closely with Internal Audit to monitor, assess, and report on control performance, identifying gaps and driving remediation.
Support internal and external audit activities, including walkthroughs, testing coordination, and remediation tracking.
Contribute to major initiatives such as system upgrades, integrations, process redesign, and M&A activities, ensuring internal control readiness.
Stay current on regulatory and industry changes (including SOX 404) and ensure timely updates to the control environment.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA required
4+ years of relevant experience
Big 4 strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of SOX, US GAAP, internal controls, and risk frameworks
Experience partnering across functions and driving accountability in a complex environment
What’s Offered
Global career opportunities
Culture focused on collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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Accounting Controls Manager
to strengthen and oversee internal controls across a complex, multinational environment. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong public accounting foundation— especially Big 4 auditors with deep SOX experience —who want to move into a high‑visibility, cross‑functional position within corporate accounting.
Reporting into the Head of Accounting Policies & Procedures, you will partner closely with Internal Audit, accounting teams, and business leaders to drive compliance, improve processes, and maintain the integrity of the organization’s financial control framework.
This role follows a hybrid model with
three days per week onsite
at the company’s suburban Chicago office.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain internal control policies, procedures, and governance standards.
Lead SOX compliance activities, including training employees, updating risk/control matrices, and evaluating design and operating effectiveness of key controls.
Partner with global process owners to document key controls, gather evidence, and ensure ongoing accountability.
Work closely with Internal Audit to monitor, assess, and report on control performance, identifying gaps and driving remediation.
Support internal and external audit activities, including walkthroughs, testing coordination, and remediation tracking.
Contribute to major initiatives such as system upgrades, integrations, process redesign, and M&A activities, ensuring internal control readiness.
Stay current on regulatory and industry changes (including SOX 404) and ensure timely updates to the control environment.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA required
4+ years of relevant experience
Big 4 strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of SOX, US GAAP, internal controls, and risk frameworks
Experience partnering across functions and driving accountability in a complex environment
What’s Offered
Global career opportunities
Culture focused on collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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