Senior Manager Internal Controls

At Stoneridge, we’re revolutionizing the automotive, commercial vehicle, agriculture and off-highway industries. Our technologies are aligned with industry megatrends and are making vehicles intelligent, safer, and more efficient.

The Internal Audit & Advisory (IAA) Department’s mission is to provide an independent, objective assessment of the Company’s system of internal controls and underlying business processes. IAA also has an integral role to provide assurance on the Company’s compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, policies & procedures, applicable laws and regulations.

The Sr. Manager of Internal Controls is a new role that will be responsible for leading and building out the IAA department in Europe. This position will be responsible for the development of a Sr. Auditor in Europe.

In addition, the position is responsible for supporting several key IAA activities, including development of the annual risk assessment, execution of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audit plan, and delivery of results to Company leadership and the Audit Committee. You will also work closely with Finance and Operations management in identifying key business risks and evaluating internal controls, as well as lead the coordination of efforts with the External Audit team in supporting the integrated annual financial audit.

SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE DEMONSTRATES FOLLOWING SKILLS:


• Build out the IAA Department in Europe, including the development of a European Sr. Auditor, providing on-the-job training and feedback, and conducting formal performance evaluations
• Supervises and assists in the execution of the audit plan (and SOX-compliance), ensuring key objectives are met and results are clearly communicated to stakeholders
• Assists the Sr. Director of IAA in communicating results to Company leadership and the Audit Committee
• Acts as a business partner for management in assessing and monitoring business risks, improving processes, controls and control awareness
• Participates in the European risk assessment process and develops the schedule of audit assignments to for the European Internal Control team
• Provides direction and guidance on the identification of key risks, evaluation of internal controls, and delivery of value-add recommendations
• Leads coordination with the External Audit team in supporting the integrated annual financial audit
• Utilizes strong interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills to achieve cooperation and consensus with management and global teams
• Exercises due professional care during the course of the audit to avoid conflict of interest, maintain independence and objectivity, and assure the protection of confidential information
• Leads and executes on-site audit procedures at Stoneridge’s global locations
• Performs special reviews and investigations as assigned

 

YOUR PROFILE
For this position, your personal skills are important.  We are looking for someone who is a self-starter and is comfortable working independently. We believe that you possess great communication skills and an interest in building relationships across departments and functions. Furthermore, you are problem solver and thrive in an environment that allows you to contribute with your ideas and initiatives.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:


• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• CPA or CIA designation and Master’s Degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in public accounting, professional internal auditing, or a related field
• Successful experience managing teams while balancing multiple projects and deadlines
• Demonstrated experience with internal controls, risk assessments, business process testing or operational auditing
• Proven ability to deal with ambiguity
• Advanced technical, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 30%
• Excellent writte and verbal English skills

 

 

We offer
The office is very strategical located in Frösunda, nearby Mall of Scandinavia, with great communications and restaurants. We are about 150 employees in the office and we are all proud of our business culture characterized by a strong customer orientation, where we act with integrity and a team spirit where we all help and care about each other.
• Flexible, creative and exciting international work
• Opportunity to grow both professionally and personally
• Modern working conditions in our facilities in Solna
• Sport opportunities as floorball, tennis and badminton and wellness grant
• Travel opportunities and global expatriate possibilities
• Education and trainings

About us
Stoneridge, Inc. is an independent designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic components, modules and systems for the automotive, medium and heavy-duty truck, agricultural and off-highway vehicle markets. The Company conducts its business in three segments: Electronics, Control Devices and PST. The core products of the Electronics segment include vehicle electrical power and distribution systems, and electronic instrumentation and information display products. The core products of the Control Devices segment include electronic and electrical switch products, control actuation devices and sensors. The PST segment is engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of in-vehicle audio and video devices, electronic vehicle security alarms, convenience accessories, vehicle tracking devices and monitoring services primarily for the automotive and motorcycle industry. The Company operated in 25 locations in 12 countries. We are proud to supply products and systems to the majority of the most well-known Vehicle producers like Volvo, Scania, Daimler, MAN, Ford. Stoneridge Inc. has about 4500 employees worldwide and has a turnover of approximately 800 million USD.