Internal Control Manager
Amrize · Chicago
Join Amrize as a Internal Control Manager and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
As part of the Amrize Internal Control team, the Internal Control Manager plays a key role in supporting the Company’s compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, strengthening internal controls, and enhancing business processes. This role serves as a valued resource and trusted advisor to the business on process and control-related matters, helping to sustain a robust and effective control environment.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
- Develop and promote standard and consistent business processes and internal controls across all Company product lines and business units.
- Facilitate execution of the Internal Control Plan, managing key activities and fostering engagement and commitment of key stakeholders.
- Perform procedures to assess and validate control design and operating effectiveness.
- Drive continuous improvement, formulating appropriate and actionable recommendations to remediate potential control gaps.
- Support the development of the annual Risk Assessment and Internal Control Plan.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, providing regular updates and reports to various levels of Company leadership.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including Management, Internal Audit, and the external auditor.
- Serve as an educational resource for the broader organization on business process and control-related matters.
- Support or lead ad hoc projects and initiatives, as assigned.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Field of Study Preferred: Accounting/Finance, or related field
Required Work Experience: 10+ years of experience in professional assurance (internal audit, internal control, SOX compliance) and/or public accounting, with direct US public-company SOX experience
Required Training/Certifications: CPA, CIA, or other audit-related certification preferred
Required Technical Skills:
- Deep technical acumen regarding SOX, internal controls, and US GAAP accounting
- Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products, especially Excel/Sheets
- SAP knowledge and experience with Workiva and data analytics applications are a plus
Travel Requirements: 25-40% (primarily U.S. and Canada; other international travel possible)
Additional Requirements:
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit test.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day