Associate Finance Manager - Controls and Compliance

Title: Associate Finance Manager - Controls and Compliance

Function: Finance

Location: Hoboken, NJ

Terms & Conditions: Full time

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our, collaborative, and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centres around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE

The AFM will be aligned with our key business priorities and play an integral role on cross-functional teams, to drive the control compliance culture and performance. This position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the risk/controls processes, including but not limited to, providing strategic direction, instructions, training and advice on application of regulatory requirements, and review of the Sarbanes-Oxley/OCA compliance documentation, assessment and testing. This position will also support External and Internal Audits, as well as any new business acquisition and Digital transformation Projects Launched in North America region.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Conduct annual self assessment based on Global Financial Control Framework, identify control weakness and implement remediation to ensure all risks are mitigated and operating well.
• Coordination with internal/external auditors for receipt of populations and samples for testing from responsible process owners. Align with auditor and process owners for any deficiency identified as well as action plan for remediation
• Deliver regular training on regulatory standards, policies, control requirements to drive the awareness and compliance culture throughout the organizations
• Work closely with global control office for local exceptions and get them approved as exemptions for control testing.
• Risk assessment of Mergers & Acquisitions and develop controls to ensure acquired business/brands are on the same level of compliance
• Provide advice, guidance and support on any process change, new system/workflow implementation and new business model from control perspective
• Communicate new control requirement/standards cascaded by global control office
• Support the control review for digital transformation projects launched in North America region to ensure a smooth transition
• Support on monitoring and compliance of Information Security Protection Policy

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Professional Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; MBA or CPA are preferred or equivalent working experience in financial process management role
• Minimum of four years of related work experience in Audit, Internal control, Accounting, Financial process management, and 3rd party service provider management is required.
• 3+ years leadership/management experience is required.
• Strong knowledge about End-to-End finance fundamental processes and core ERP systems e.g. SAP, Coupa, HRC, Workday, TPM
• Experience in financial transformation projects management is strongly preferred
• An enterprising and inquisitive nature that can find solutions to complex problems proactively
• Experience creating and implementing continuous improvement initiatives would be a plus
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly communicate results and implications of analysis with senior management
• Experience communicating financial acumen effectively with all levels of the organization
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Self starter, quick learner and enjoy working in a team environment to contribute to a strong business

Leadership Behaviors

• Growth: Mind-set and bias for action
• Manage: Multiple tasks with complexity and deliver
• Problem Solving: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results
• Collaboration: Experience working effectively in cross functional teams
• Influential: Ability to persuade multiple stakeholders to strengthen control processes

What We Can Offer You 

Meet the Women of Customer Development | Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach | Life at Unilever | Careers with Purpose | World Class Career Development Programs | Check Out Our Space | Focus On Sustainability

Pay:  The pay range for this position is $86,080 to $129,120. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. 

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. 

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible. 

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. 

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Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

For more information about your Federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal and Pay Transparency Non discrimination Provision.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.