Senior Manager, Internal Control

We have an amazing opportunity for a Senior Manager – Internal Control. As an Internal Control Senior Manager, you will be responsible to animate an effective internal control environment within Danone supporting the Americas region. You will oversee control testing and evaluation for operational and financial controls with on‑site operations testing. 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.

As part of One Danone Business Services (DBS) you report to the Director, Internal Control and manage multiple internal stakeholders such as Business Process Owner and Business Control Owners, in addition to working closely with Global Danone Internal Control and Internal Audit Communities. Minimum requirements for this role are
1) strong business partnering and presentation skills,
2) curiosity, and
3) ability to think independently and take initiative.

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

• Plan and manage control testing for processes in your scope by performing efficient resource allocation and timely alignment with business stakeholders.
• Perform and oversee control evaluations, review and align results with business, utilizing Data Analytics to facilitate testing by exception.
• Perform operations control testing 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.
• Provide risk remediation guidance and recommendation for resolution when high risks are identified.
• Contribute to presentations and reporting in terms of both content and delivery to key stakeholders
• Ensure actions plans are reviewed and implemented to mitigate risk with clear ownership.
• Partner with the business in risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote adherence to DBS and CBU’s policies and procedures.
• Share with leadership updates on risk, processes, and results on a regular basis.
• Travel approximately 20%.

The salary range for this position is $130-150k 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.

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management or a related field, an advanced degree is preferred.
• You have 9+ years of experience, preferably in a multi‑national company, in Internal Controlling, External Auditing, Finance or Supply Chain; with exposure to audit practices being highly preferred.
• You are successful in working in a dynamic environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously to meet changing organizational and departmental needs.
• You have a high level of competency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Power Point, Power BI and Data Analytics usage.
• You are comfortable influencing and collaborating at the highest levels of corporate management.
• You have a clear understanding of Financial and Operational risk and mitigation.
• You have strong management and mentoring skills coupled with can‑do attitude.
• You can work well cross‑functionally, helping to explain financial and audit concepts to non‑finance professionals.

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