Howden Buffalo Inc

Financial Risks & Controls Manager

Howden Buffalo Inc • $90K — $120K *
Stamford, TX 79553In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience, such as public accounting, controls and compliance experience, or technical accounting
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX and COSO Framework
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Responsibilities

  • Liaise with Group and external consultants to prepare documentation for key accounting workflows
  • Conduct thorough evaluations of the business' risk and control environment to identify gaps and mitigate issues
  • Strengthen Controllership function by developing financial controls and reviewing monthly reconciliations
  • Establish control environment to enable management to opine on financial control effectiveness
  • Provide guidance on compliance with internal controls and risk management policies
  • Challenge current processes to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Stay updated on industry best practices and regulations related to internal controls
  • Support Finance team with external audits at fiscal year-end

Benefits

  • Promoting a culture of compliance and integrity
  • Opportunity to play a crucial role in risk management framework implementation
  • Collaborative work environment with various departments
  • Continuous learning through staying updated on industry trends and regulations
  • Potential for professional growth in a fast-paced environment
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our Finance team as a Financial Risks & Controls Manager. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of our financial reporting processes, as well as identifying and mitigating potential risks within our organization by directing the operation of the risk management framework to the highest standards. We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical professional who is passionate about promoting a culture of compliance and integrity and has experience in advising on risk-related issues. If you have a strong understanding of internal controls and risk management, along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Liaise with Group and external consultants to prepare documentation for key accounting workflows, including business process narratives and risk control matrices
  • Conduct thorough end-to-end evaluations of the business' risk and control environment to identify significant gaps and opportunities, determine root causes of control breaks and mitigate issues promptly
  • Strengthen Controllership function by working with Finance team to identify / develop financial controls, as needed, and provide oversight re: implementation into recurring processes. This will include but not be limited to taking ownership for review of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
  • Establish control environment within Howden Re US Finance to enable management team the ability to successfully opine on operating effectiveness of key financial controls. This includes monitoring and tracking key risk indicators and reporting on potential issues to senior management
  • Provide guidance and support to various departments on compliance with internal controls and risk management policies. This includes working closely with business process owners to ensure controls to mitigate identified risks are implemented and issues identified by Group Internal Audit are fully remediated
  • Challenge current processes across the Finance team and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Stay up to date on industry best practices and regulations related to internal controls and risk management
  • Support Finance team, as needed, with external audits at fiscal year-end

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
  • Insurance and/or Financial Services experience preferred
  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience, such as public accounting, controls and compliance experience, or technical accounting
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX and COSO Framework
  • Strong attention to detail and pride in work is critical
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work well independently and within a team is critical
  • Strong sense of urgency, with ability to multi-task, balance multiple priorities and perform in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Legally authorized to work in the US

About Howden Buffalo Inc

Howden Buffalo Inc is a manufacturer of air and gas handling equipment. The company offers a range of products including fans, blowers, compressors, and gas turbines. Howden Buffalo Inc serves a variety of industries including power generation, oil and gas, mining, and marine. The company was founded in 1854 and is headquartered in Milford, Ohio.
Learn more about Howden Buffalo Inc
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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