Manager, Process Controls & Compliance (Internal Controls, SOX, Audit)

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We’re bringing together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. Covetrus has over 100,000 customers around the globe.

Summary

Covetrus is hiring an Manager, reporting to the Sr. Director, Process, Controls & Compliance (PCC).  The PCC team’s strategy is to provide proactive advisement and recommendation to teams across the organization on the design of processes and controls and audit compliance.  The PCC team serves as trusted partners and advisors in supporting new business initiatives, focusing on establishing efficient and sustainable processes that favor automated controls over reliance on human behavior.

The Manager serves as the PCC team’s subject matter expert in identifying business process area risks and recommendations and should possess expert knowledge across audit, processes, controls, and compliance.  The Manager will have strong influence in advisory and consulting projects related to cross functional business initiatives, including technology or automation implementations, and will recommend process improvements.  This role often requires the individual to develop new approaches to solve problems.  This role will also manage operational audits, compliance reviews, internal controls, issue remediation, risk assessments, and collaborate with external auditors.  This role has 2 direct reports. 

Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for the continuous development, training, and guidance of direct reports.
• Participate in cross functional business initiatives and special projects and provide guidance on efficient processes and controls, best practices, and risk management.
• Oversee, develop, and implement risk-based targeted operational audits to identify and communicate opportunities to improve processes and internal controls.
• Lead reviews to assess processes, controls, and segregation of duties and provide value added feedback to drive process standardization and optimization.
• Evaluate existing workflows and processes and provide management with proactive and creative guidance to enhance efficiency and reduce risks. 
• Communicate audit results or assessments, clearly and concisely.
• Partner with management to develop efficient and effective corrective action plans and influence improvements to the company’s systems of internal control. 
• Support management’s remediation efforts and follow up on the status of corrective action plans and manage the independent testing of controls to confirm status.
• Work with external auditors to facilitate audit processes, respond to audit queries, address audit findings, provide necessary information on controls, or explaining procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure collaboration in audits or projects.
• Lead the annual global risk assessment and fraud assessment processes.
• Maintain controls framework and related narratives, striving towards a best-in-class SOX-like internal controls program.
• Serve as a system administrator for AuditBoard, our audit software.

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business related field.
• CPA required.  Big 4 Public Accounting experience would be a plus.
• 15+ years of professional experience, with a mix of internal controls/SOX, accounting, audit, or finance transformation, a plus.
• 3+ years of audit experience (in a public company, an international organization, or Public Accounting firm).
• Knowledge of audit standards and processes, Sarbanes Oxley, and COSO.
• Knowledge of internal controls, systems, and risk management processes.
• Ability to perform control reviews in line with professional standards.
• System implementation experience and/or business transformation would be a plus.
• Strong experience in the process mapping and documentation.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.

About you

• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, high degree of motivation and the ability to contribute to a positive team attitude, proven dedication to teamwork, collaborative, and exhibits integrity within a professional environment.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively work on multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment with changing circumstances.
• Flexibility and agility in adjusting to changing circumstances, processes, and priorities.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to persuade, motivate, and influence others.
• Innovative problem solving and creativity.
• Strong business instincts and ambition to grow and learn
• Ability to present complex analysis with clarity and professionalism; must be comfortable interacting with individuals at all levels of the organization and portray a strong professional image.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Possess project management skills and the ability to identify and assess changing business process risks.

Salary may vary depending on factors such as confirmed job-related skills, experience, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

However, the pay range for this position is as follows. Sales Positions are eligible for a Variable Incentive

We offer the following benefits for you to take advantage of while you are here provided you meet the eligibility requirements under each governing program:

•            401k savings & company match

•            Paid time off

•            Paid holidays

•            Maternity leave

•            Parental leave

•            Military leave

•            Other leaves of absence

•            Health, dental, and vision benefits

•            Health savings accounts

•            Flexible spending accounts

•            Life & disability benefits​

•            Identity theft protection

•            Pet insurance

•            Certain positions may include eligibility for a short term incentive plan

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.