Finance Governance and Controls Manager

Finance Governance and Controls Manager

As Finance Governance and Controls Manager, you'll have the opportunity to influence how financial decisions are made while ensuring the controls, processes, and financial reporting that support those decisions remain strong and reliable. Working closely with Sales and Marketing Finance and cross-functional stakeholders, you'll combine technical accounting expertise, business partnership, and governance leadership to help drive sound decision-making across the organization.  From leading control assessments to influencing business partners and driving continuous improvement initiatives, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both business performance and financial foundations.

What Are We Looking For?

• University degree in Accounting or an equivalent field (required).
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or business governance and controls; 3+ years in external or internal audit.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and period-close processes.
• Experience documenting and testing controls, tracking and resolving gaps, and translating policy into practical process solutions.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn financial results into business insights.
• Clear written and verbal communication, confidence with senior and global leadership, and experience managing cross-functional teams and partnerships.
• A digital, user-focused mindset, proficiency with analytical tools, strong organization and attention to detail, and sound judgment with minimal supervision.
• CPA or another professional certification, a graduate degree, and SAP or equivalent ERP experience (preferred).

What Will Be Your Key Responsibilities?

• Be a trusted partner to One Demand. Work side by side with sales and marketing finance to turn accounting expertise and financial insights into practical guidance for business decisions. Partner on ownership of P&L and balance sheet accounts, period close, and help teams navigate technical accounting with clarity and confidence.
• Lead controls testing. Oversee control design, execution, and testing across the US and Canada, partnering with the shared service center that performs detailed testing. Monitor control effectiveness, resolve gaps, and strengthen end-to-end processes with the Unit, Mars Global Services (MGS), and non-S&F functions.
• Lead controls certification. Own and continuously enhance the digital tool that supports enterprise-wide controls certifications.
• Deliver high-quality financial reporting. Work with MGS, the Segment Controller team, and the OE Controller to validate completeness and accuracy. Analyze account quality and fluctuations, explain business drivers, and provide actionable insights.
• Own user access and SOD reviews. Coordinate user access and segregation of duties (SOD) reviews to confirm access is appropriate for each role, identify conflicting permissions, and track corrective actions to resolution.
• Drive governance performance. Own and lead G&C KPI reviews with global.
• Champion policy compliance. Apply accounting principles and the Finance Manual, address technical accounting and control questions, and guide stakeholders on policies and procedures.
• Support audit readiness. Coordinate with internal and external auditors and business partners to support audit activities and control testing.
• Build control capability. Deliver G&C training and communication so associates understand and meet governance and control requirements.
• Improve how work gets done. Identify opportunities to responsibly apply AI to streamline work and strengthen analysis while maintaining appropriate controls and human oversight
• Support ad hoc projects as needed. Be a team player, be curious and willing to roll up your sleeves and pitch in for the team or ad hoc assignment as necessary.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.