Sr Manager of Internal Controls

Sr Manager of Internal Controls (Finance)

As the Senior Manager of Internal Controls at Honeywell, you will hold a critical leadership position within our controllership team. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee and support the SOX function within the Aerospace business. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing a risk‑based control framework aligned with COSO standards that ensures financial integrity, operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with policies.

You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including finance teams, controllership, and other stakeholders, to drive improvements in control design, documentation quality and efficiency in financial operations. Your ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally, will be essential in driving the success of the internal control function within controllership.

You will report directly to our Sr. Director of Internal Controls and you'll work out of our Phoenix, Arizona location on a Hybrid work schedule.

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• Develop and execute a risk‑based internal control framework.
• Identify areas of potential risk and develop strategies to mitigate risk.
• Serve as technical subject‑matter expert on controls matters, including development, optimisation and documentation of internal controls.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to drive process improvements and improve efficiency in financial controls.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal control matters, representing the controllership in discussions with senior management and other stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a current CPA or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in accounting or controllership roles.
• Strong knowledge of SOX, COSO framework and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Ability to execute a risk‑based approach to assess and enhance design and operational effectiveness.
• Excellent leadership and people‑management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing best practices.

• Proven ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, collaborating effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills, prioritising and delegating tasks effectively.
• Continuous learning mindset, passion for staying updated with industry trends and best practices.
• Experience working in a multinational company, with exposure to global accounting and reporting requirements.
• Experience working with a Big 4 or national public‑accounting firm.

In addition to a competitive salary and leading‑edge work, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This includes employer‑subsidised medical, dental, vision and life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; 401(k) match; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; employee assistance programme; educational assistance; parental leave; paid time off; and 12 paid holidays. Learn more at

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, the candidate must be a U.S. person, defined as a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

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