Financial Controls and Compliance Lead - Spring, United States - Hewlett Packard

Hewlett Packard

Verified Company

Spring, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The Global Risk Organization provides a unique opportunity to get a broad view of HP businesses and processes in a relatively short period of time.

The team is tasked with assessing how HP management is managing the inherent risk in our large, diverse and rapidly changing company....

a huge challenge

The Principal will be engaged to enhance, monitor, and provide ongoing assurance over the company's internal controls. This position is critical for management's assessment of internal controls over financial reporting.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Develops and oversees control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies
Drives ongoing evaluation of the control environment to review the efficiency and effectiveness of controls and ongoing improvements
Keeps abreast of regulatory developments within the company as well as evolving best practices in the compliance and controls space
Drives adherence to regulations in all aspects and levels of business
Provides guidance on compliance matters and identifies hidden risks or nonconformity issues
Reviews the work of global control owners to identify compliance issues and provides advice, training and assistance with developing remediation plans
Partners with the internal audit function and external auditors to facilitate successful control testing outcomes
Manages highly complex global projects or initiatives. Develops plans, designs, implementation roadmap, communication plan, and ensures delivery of specific finance initiatives. Typically partners with internal clients at the Directorlevel or above
Stays abreast of crossfunctional/crossorganizational programs. Bring strategic insights in dealing with complex strategic issues.
Prepares reports for executive management and external regulatory bodies as needed
Ensures timely and effective delivery of programs under scope

Education and Experience Required:

Meets the licensing or certification requirements of the relevant country or region (e.g., CPA, CA, CIA or its equivalent). Certified compliance professional is a plus
BSc/BA in accounting, finance, business administration or related field
Proven experience as compliance manager. Advanced knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment as it relates to internal audit, including emerging legislation, auditing standards and accounting principles.
Advanced knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies for achieving compliance and auditing processes and methodologies

Knowledge and Skills:

Excellent communication, influence and presentation skills which can adapt to a wide variety of audiences
Superior understanding of accounting and compliance principles, ability to provide compliance and finance consultation to senior leaders within area of expertise
Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping along with business acumen partnered with a dedication to compliance and legality
An analytical mind able to "see" the complexities of procedures and regulations. Superior quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
Excellent project management, process design and prioritization skills, combined with diligence and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to coordinate teams across geographies and functions
Strong leadership, consulting, influence, negotiation conflict resolution skills
Exceptional financial and business acumen; indepth business and industry knowledge