Wood is currently recruiting for an Internal Control Manager on a permanent contract to join our team in the Houstonoffice to support the Americas region. #LI-Hybrid Authorization to work lawfully in the US, without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future is required. The Role The Internal Controls Manager supports the effective operation and continuous improvement of the financial control environment across their assigned region. The role ensures the consistent application of the Group's risk and control Matrix (RACM) and provides regional oversight, monitoring, training, and operational support to in-country finance teams. The role works closely with Regional Finance Controllers, BU Controllers and Group Internal Controls to strengthen governance, remediate control gaps, monitor Responsibilities The key objectives for this role are: Regional Control Environment • Implementation of Group control policies and processes, ensuring clear communication and adoption at regional level • Coordinate the regional annual control assessment cycle, ensuring timely completion of reviews and submissions to Group Internal Controls • Monitor compliance with RACM and the Business Control Framework across country teams • Identify, track and support remediation of control deficiencies within the region Governance, Controls & Audit Management • Support internal assurance reviews across regional entities and assist in preparing follow-up action plans • Work with Group Internal Audit and Head of Internal Controls on scheduling and supporting audit activity within the region • Assist in preparing regional finance governance reporting for presentation to regional leadership and controllers • Maintain accurate regional controls documentation, ensuring standardisation across countries Finance Systems, Processes & Operational Excellence • Provide regional input to finance system controls, including testing and monitoring of key automated controls • Work with country finance teams to improve control effectiveness, efficiency and documentation quality • Support month-end and year-end close controls, ensuring accurate and timely submissions in accordance with Group timelines Training, Capability building & Culture • Deliver training to regional and in-country finance teams on Group controls, RACM, BCF and good practice • Explain control expectations and support teams in embedding improved processes • Promote a culture of strong governance, accountability and continuous improvement across the finance community in the region Qualifications What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. Qualifications: • Accounting qualification (ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or equivalent experience Knowledge, skills and experience: • Strong experience in financial controls, internal audit, or finance operations within a multinational environment • Good understanding of IFRS, control frameworks and financial governance requirements • Ability to work across multiple countries and cultures • Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and support remediation activities • Practical mindset and strong organizational skills Personal attributes: • Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail • Collaborative, supportive and able to build trust with finance teams • Clear and confident communicator • Continuous improvement mindset Authorization to work lawfully in the US, without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future is required. If you're an experienced Internal Control Manager, ready for your next project, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity! Shortlisting will commence immediately.