Internal Control Manager

Short Intro and About the Job

We have an amazing opportunity in our Louisville, CO or White Plains, NY offices for a Manager, Internal Control. As a Manager, Internal Control, you will be responsible to animate an effective internal control environment at Danone across the Americas region.  Your focus will be the Sourcing and Finance business processes and control evaluation, with operations testing/traveling and other macroprocess support, as needed. In this role, you will be providing reasonable assurance that our Company is operating effectively and efficiently, has a reliable financial reporting system and complies with applicable local laws and regulations. Also, you will support the development and adoption of effective controls across different processes of the Company and drive continuous improvement in internal control processes.

As part of the team, you will be reporting to the Director, Internal Control and will manage multiple internal stakeholders such as Business Process Owner and Business Control Owners, in addition to working closely with the Global Danone Internal Control and Internal Audit Communities. In this role, you will need to have proper seniority to influence, a sense of urgency, ability to provide context and seek compromise with many areas. Minimum requirements for this role are 1) strong business partnering and communication and presentation skills, 2) curiosity, 3) organizational skills, and 4) ability to think independently and take initiative.

In this fast-paced, dynamic role, your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Plan, lead, and complete control testing for processes within your scope, including the effective coordination of resources and timely alignment with business stakeholders.
• Perform and oversee control evaluations, identify underlying root causes, develop practical and sustainable solutions, and review and align results with business.
• Occasionally perform operations control review during multi-location on-site visits, review and align results with business.
• Ensure high quality documentation of controls testing as per the Danone Internal Control guidelines.
• Conduct risk assessments on key business processes and provide risk mitigation recommendations when high risks are identified
• Contribute to presentations and reporting in terms of both content and delivery to key stakeholders
• Manage management and leadership reporting and presentations, creating impactful content and effectively communicating key messages to the business
• Ensure action plans are reviewed and implemented to mitigate risk with clear ownership.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leadership by challenging existing processes, influencing organizational change, and helping stakeholders balance risk management with business objectives
• Promote adherence to DBS and CBU’s policies and procedures.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for business processes
• Utilize Data Analytics, Robotic Process Automation, and Generative AI to proactively identify risk and process improvement opportunities, facilitate continuous monitoring, and testing by exception.
• Travel from 10-15% as needed

The salary range for this position is $110k-145k USD. The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions.  Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.This role is considered a “hybrid” position that allows for flexible work, meaning it is a role where collaboration with key stakeholders in Danone Hubs occurs. While you may have the option to work from home on a schedule as agreed to with your supervisor, you are also expected to regularly report to your assigned office location at least 3 days per week.

About You

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related, advanced degree preferred
  • Professional Certification (i.e. CPA, CIA, or CISA) strongly preferred.
• You have at least [7] years of experience preferably in a Multi-national company, in Internal Controlling, Internal or External Auditing; with exposure to audit practices being highly preferred
• You possess a strong understanding of internal control principles and recognized control frameworks, including COSO, with experience in control design, operating effectiveness testing, risk assessment methodologies, deficiency evaluation, and remediation validation.
• You are successful in working in a dynamic environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously in order to meet changing organizational and departmental needs
• You have a high level of Competency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint), Accounting Systems, and Data Analytics (specifically Power BI) usage
• You can communicate confidently with senior leadership and provide concise, risk-based recommendations that support strategic decision making
• You have excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• You understand end-to-end business processes, including Source to Pay, Order to Cash, Record-to-Report, Inventory, and Treasury, and can identify risks and controls throughout the process lifecycle
• You can translate business activities into risks and controls, identifying opportunities to strengthen governance while supporting business performance
• You demonstrate intellectual curiosity and proactively seek opportunities to learn, challenge assumptions, and identify emerging risks.
• You have strong people leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills, with the ability to lead teams and project resources through influence, collaboration, and accountability.
• You can work well cross-functionally, helping to explain financial and audit concepts to non-finance professionals

About Us, We offer and What's next

Life at DanoneWith approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., our vibrant culture and endless growth opportunities are just a couple of the reasons our employees call themselves “Proud Danoners.” Learn more about Life at DanoneOur BrandsWhen you join us, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world, including Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®.Our PurposeWe’re committed to making a positive impact on our world. Rooted in our mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, we’re proud to be the world’s largest B Corp.Learn more about our mission.Our BenefitsOur commitment to making the world healthier starts with our employees. 

• Physical Wellbeing: We pay for the majority of your medical benefits – which include medical, dental and vision – with our competitive 80%/20% cost-sharing model.
• Mental Wellbeing: Danoners receive fitness discounts, unlimited flexible time off and hybrid work schedules. We also have a range of programs that support mental health and substance abuse.  
• Financial Support: We offer a performance-based bonus, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs and voluntary perks.
• Family Care: We offer caretaker benefits, 18 weeks of parental bonding, fertility, surrogacy, adoption benefits and pet insurance.

Learn more about our benefits.Equal Opportunity EmployerDanone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.#LI-NORAM

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