Senior Manager, Controls Assurance – Santa Monica, 90404

Overview

 Senior Manager, Controls Assurance – Santa Monica, 90404, United States of America 

How we LEAD:

Universal Music Group Control Assurance Department is comprised of in-house professionals located at UMG’s corporate headquarters in the Netherlands and at regional hubs in Santa Monica (U.S.) and Singapore. The department reports to the SVP, Internal Audit and Control Assurance and is responsible for identifying risk and the independent monitoring and assessing of operational effectiveness of  controls at Operating Companies and corporate functions. The team provides advice and consultative services to Operating Companies and key management leaders in identifying risk and devising mitigation strategies. In this role, the Senior Manager will acquire a strong knowledge of the group, its activities and operations which places the Senior Manager in an important position to grow and develop the governance and risk & controls systems of UMG. Role is eligible for a USA remote worker.

How you’ll CREATE:

• Support the Director Internal Control Assurance in developing, enhancing and executing the annual Internal Control Assurance Program for the region

• Drive continuous improvements in the internal control assurance program

• Develop and manage the process of monitoring change in company operations and impact on control environment

• Leads projects (end-to-end) independently with support from the Director

• Manages all project elements (time, quality, costs) and escalates delays/obstacles timely to the Director

• Plan and perform reviews of Operating Companies control processes and documentation

• Provide ongoing support to Operating Companies to improve control processes and documentation

• Proactively follow-up and track identified remediation plans required in Operating Companies

• Manage the day to day co-souring relationship with the external service provider and ensure quality of their work

• Develop, optimize, and execute test plans to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls

• Reviews the work of and contributes to feedback of the co-source providers, team seniors, supervisors and/or managers

• Drives individual development of Seniors and/or Supervisors through the development and monitoring of related performance objectives, IDPs

• Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives.

• Manage day to day relationships with management members and provide guidance and advice

• Proactively manage relationships with business functions, IT and other compliance teams

• Facilitate trainings of internal control related topics to Corporate functions and Operating Companies/ Business Units in the region

Bring your VIBE:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a combination of public accounting (Big 4), industry and internal audit or control related roles

• Prior working experience in finance roles is an advantage

• Prior experience working in a multinational company

• Degree from a major university with a major in Accounting, Finance, or Business

• Qualified Accountant (e.g. CPA, CA, RA) or CIA certification required

• Experience with data analytic tools is an advantage

• Strong understanding of governance and internal control regulations, including COSO and SOX

• Good understanding of accounting principles under IFRS

• Knowledge of Entity-level, process, IT General and application controls

• Understanding of operational risk areas and related control strategies

• Experience with SAP ERP, BPC and Hyperion FM is an advantage

• Ability to travel 25% domestically and internationally, and lead work on-site at Group subsidiaries

• Multilingual: Fluent English. Another language is an advantage (Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred)

• Significant people management experience and creating a   dynamic team environment

• Team player with a high level of EQ and ability to listen

• Curious to understand new concepts and learn

• Develops talent and drives high levels of employee engagement

• Able to build and maintain effective relationships

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to interact with various levels within the organization.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently

• Demonstrates ability to influence the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, stakeholders in sensitive situations, without damaging the relationship

• Effective in working collaboratively with cross functional team members and with external partners

• Unquestionable integrity and professionalism

• Highly motivated, self-starter

• Eligible to work in the U.S.A.