Sr. Manager, Internal Controls - Houston, United States - Lyondell Basell North America

Description

LyondellBasell.

Come Join An Inclusive Team:

The Sr. Manager, Internal Controls is responsible for leading the development of Lyondellbasell's internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and sustainability reporting (ICSR). This position is a visible member of the Internal Controls Management team and a global Finance leadership position with cross-functional and global responsibilities reporting to the Director, Global Internal Controls. The position will design, develop, update, implement, monitor and assist in compliance with applicable financial reporting (SEC/EU/Dutch Law) and other regulatory standards.

A Day In The Life:

• Lead the design, development, documentation of appropriate ICFR for SOX in collaboration with business process and project teams (where applicable), including identification of automated controls, establishing new controls and/or updates to existing controls in line with best practices.
• Collaborate/provide input in the design of existing/new controls for existing/new IT applications which may have an impact on ICFR/ICSR including segregation of duties, periodic user access reviews, etc.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of flow charts and if applicable, risk assessment.
• Perform quarterly validation and annual certification process including presentation of results and remediation plan where applicable, follow-up on action items, and provide updates to internal/external audit.
• Coordinate with internal/external auditors to drive SOX assurance, scoping and testing of ICFR.
• Review, assess, evaluate and conclude on the nature of control deficiencies, adequacy of remediation plans and/or compensating controls.
• Conduct ICFR training across the organization.
• Evaluate/implement/maintain appropriate tools utilized as a repository for control process documentation, validation and for management representation letter (DocuSign).
• Ensure effective controls are in place over existing SAP processes for ongoing business activities and look for enhancement/automation opportunities.
• Provide pre/post GoLive support during implementation of systems/applications that impact ICFR.
• Lead M&A integration efforts for internal controls workstreams.
• Ensure segregation of duties conflicts are prevented, eliminated, mitigated working closely with business functions.
• Effectively represent and support the department mission to be a trusted advisor to the company.
• Recruit, train, coach, mentor Internal Control team members to develop skills for career advancement and in achieving department goals/objectives.

You Bring This Value:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.

Skills & Work Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant business experience (mix of Finance/Accounting and functional/operations strongly preferred).
• Prior public accounting experience is desirable in internal controls, auditing processes and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, PCAOB, including controls design, testing and deficiency assessment.
• Supervisory experience leading, managing a diverse team working in a fast-paced, dynamic and deadline driven environment.
• Ability to explain important, complex and non-routine concepts/issues in "plain English" to stakeholders, Leadership Team, etc.
• Proven ability to independently evaluate controls over business/financial processes including optimizing/re-designing existing processes and driving continuous process improvement.
• Ability to document and verbally communicate financial reporting processes in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent communication – verbal/written, presentation and collaboration skills to educate/raise awareness of foundational elements needed to support an internal controls framework.
• Ability to multi-task across multiple projects.
• Cross-functional team player facilitating and providing practical solutions to identified problems working directly with senior leaders. Strong problem-solving skills coupled with business acumen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Finance Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA or other is highly desirable.
• MBA is a plus.
• Experience working with IT General Computer and automated Controls.
• Experience with knowledge of SAP functionality.

What We Offer:

We offer employees a competitive total compensation package, which includes base pay and variable incentive pay programs. This supports a pay-for-performance culture, recognizing both individual and company performance, as well as benefit programs that are highly attractive and competitive within the markets for which we compete for talent.

• The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to three days a week from home.
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Retirement (Pension) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Educational Assistance
• Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan including Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance

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Competencies

We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.