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Job Description:

Internal Job Grade: 30F

Apply by midnight EST on 2/8

Hybrid Work Schedule: Monday and Friday (Remote) - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (In-Office in Atlanta, GA)

The Senior Internal Audit Manager – Governance, Risk Management and Compliance is responsible for enterprise risk management, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, and audit activities. This role oversees the Enterprise Risk Management program, identifying, assessing, reporting, and ensuring the execution of strategies and improvement activities. The Senior Internal Audit Manager conducts risk assessments, provides tailored risk reporting, and educates on risk exposures and potential strategic impediments. They monitor global compliance regulations, evaluate risk impact and likelihood based on the organization's risk appetite, and facilitate routine meetings with key stakeholders to discuss risk evaluations and mitigation strategies.

Additionally, the Senior Internal Audit Manager aligns risk exposures with non-SOX audit plans and ensures appropriate audit coverage across risk areas. They plan and develop SOX compliance processes, including IT and financial controls, manage daily processes, collaborate with other functions to identify, and monitor risks, and ensure compliance with regulations, laws, policies, and procedures.

The Senior Internal Audit Manager also oversees financial planning, reporting, and analysis and ensures effective execution of Internal Audit technology platform (Workiva). They collaborate with various business functions and communicate the company’s risk exposure and audit results through training and presentations with senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct risk assessments, identify risks and gaps and provide tailored risk reportingDevelop and implement methodologies for the enterprise materiality framework, SOX scoring, and reportingMonitor global compliance regulations, micro and macro risk contributors, and evaluate risk impact and likelihoodEnsure compliance with the Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) standards, SOX, and internal policiesCreate test plans for optimal external auditor relianceFacilitate routine meetings with key stakeholders to update on risk evaluations and discuss  mitigation strategies.Oversee SOX compliance, including planning, developing, and aggregating/reporting results.Manage financial planning, reporting, and analysis, ensuring the effective execution of the Internal Audit technology platform.Collaborate with various business functions and communicate with senior leadershipSupervise Auditors and ERM Supervisor

Specific Job Duties:

Enterprise Risk Management 

Implement the ERM framework to establish an effective risk-based programDevelop project schedules, track progress, and manage project risksProvide analytical support to identify and quantify enterprise-wide risks, and assist in developing strategies, reports, and systems to manage these risksAssist in developing and maintaining risk management policies and procedures, ensuring an effective control environmentMonitor and report on enterprise-wide risks and adherence to risk management policiesBuild and enhance business relations with department and business headsMaintain policies and SOPs for ERM framework components

Oversees SOX Compliance

Manage global coordination of SOX 302 and 404 assurance programs, including risk assessments, control identification/optimization, and aggregation analyses to assess internal controls over financial reportingAct as the primary liaison with external auditors for scoping, test plans, and finding communicationsReviews procedures to ensure compliance with professional, regulatory, and internal standards (e.g., SOX, Institute of Internal Auditors)Identify and communicate new accounting guidelines and updates for audit process implementationProvide management status dashboards on project progressMaintain auditing web tools to document scoping, test plans, and audit findingsLead the department’s SOX learning development program for new and experienced staffLead, supports, and implements SOX Modernization initiatives for rationalizing the assurance program and maximizing external auditor relianceReview audit results to ensure severity ratings and findings classifications are appropriately assessed

Manages Development of Audit Plans

Identify, assess, communicate, and report on enterprise risk and audit results to stakeholders, ensuring compliance with IIA standards, SOX, and internal policies.Develop and manage the department’s financial planning, reporting, and analysis.  This includes preparing the department’s annual budget and analyzing monthly cost reports.  Ensure effective utilization and execution of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) systems supporting the department’s activities, including validating integrity and accuracy of data, enhancing reporting capabilities, and executing any system upgrades or improvement.Coordinate SOX projects, communicate with external auditors, and recommend audit conclusions to ensure compliance with SOX requirementsReview procedures to ensure compliance with professional, regulatory, and internal standardsProvide plans to the Directors and Senior Directors to confirm compliance with external auditors' reporting guidelinesCommunicate scope results to process owners and external auditors to ensure adequate audit coverageExecute special project audits

Reviews Audits Results and Produces Reports

Review audit findings to ensure ineffective controls and deficiencies are properly identified.Gather information from various groups (e.g., Internal Audit, Compliance, Finance, External Auditors) to prepare aggregated SOX deficienciesAssist with developing presentations for internal stakeholders, including detailed audit results for the quarterly Board (Risk and Audit Committees) reportingProduce analysis of audit results for the quarterly Board Reports provided to Executive and Senior leadershipCreate ad hoc reports to communicate audit details to internal stakeholders

Manages and Develops Others

Manage resources and people processes (e.g., Performance Management, Career Development, Training, Staffing) to ensure day-to-day administration of processes and proceduresIdentify individual and team skill gaps and developmental opportunities (e.g., training, special assignments, conferences, projects) to facilitate developmentEnsure direct and indirect reports have documented career goals and plans for achieving themConduct frequent performance evaluations consistently, fairly, and objectively to encourage continuous improvementHold others accountable to established performance levels to achieve goalsResolve performance issues in accordance with policies and procedures to motivate and foster teamworkCoach others and provides ongoing feedback and support to improve performance.Identify opportunities for new and challenging work assignments to advance skills and capabilitiesMake salary recommendations to reward employee performance

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.Master’s degree in accounting - PreferredCertified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification preferred.Two to four years of public accounting experience, preferably in one of the Big Four accounting firms.Advanced experience with MS Excel and data analytics/visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Tableau).Experience with Workiva GRC - RequiredStrong analytical, communication, and critical thinking skills.Ability to manage project timelines and budgets and communicate effectively with stakeholders.Experience supervising others - Required

Skills and Competencies:

Solid knowledge of accounting theory and principles.Understanding of legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.Proficiency in project planning and execution.Excellent analytical skills to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools.Strong leadership and management skills.Diligence and ability to ensure accurate and complete risk assessments.

Employee Type:

Permanent

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Other Criteria:

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/nationalorigin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.