Manager, Internal Controls

Location: Chicago, IL — Chicago/Aon Center

Base salary: $104,200–$130,200 per year, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Company

Consumer food company with North American operations and a focus on internal controls, compliance, and continuous improvement.

What you will do

• Manage the risk management, internal control environment, and compliance program for assigned functions.
• Conduct entity-level and process-level risk assessments with senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Review end-to-end processes and perform control testing to assess design and operating effectiveness.
• Oversee SOX testing activities, including walkthroughs, controls testing, and process documentation.
• Identify and communicate control deficiencies and coordinate remediation plans with process and control owners.
• Manage team performance and ensure high-quality, timely delivery.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in internal controls, SOX/ICFR, internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance, or a related field.
• Experience leading or managing SOX walkthroughs, design-effectiveness testing, operating-effectiveness testing, deficiency evaluation, and remediation follow-up.
• Knowledge of accounting concepts and controls across financial reporting, order to cash, purchase to pay, treasury, tax, inventory, payroll, and related processes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, plus experience with ERP, accounting, and reporting systems.
• Ability to work independently, deliver high-quality output under time pressure, and collaborate with stakeholders.

Nice to have

• CPA or CIA certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• 7% 401(k) matching and other financial protection and savings programs.
• Paid time off, company holidays, leave programs, and flexible work arrangements where applicable.
• Wellbeing resources, employee assistance, family support, training, and learning opportunities.
• Business Resource Groups supporting diversity, inclusion, and belonging.