Sallie Mae

Senior Manager, Business Controls

Sallie Mae$100K — $130K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Understanding of internal control frameworks like COSO and SOX.
  • Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Skilled at building relationships with stakeholders.
  • Experience in fast-paced environments managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement an internal controls program targeting compliance and risk mitigation.
  • Manage and mentor a team of control professionals for quality assessments.
  • Collaborate with senior executives on process improvements.
  • Identify and document control deficiencies for timely remediation.
  • Review and update control policies to align with best practices.
  • Coordinate with auditors for effective audit completion.
  • Prepare and present status reports on internal control programs.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salaries
  • Bonus incentives
  • Generous PTO and 12 Federal Holidays observed
  • 401k with employer match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage
  • Employer-paid disability and life insurance
  • Flexible hybrid work options
  • Paid parental leave and adoption support
  • Free access to on-site fitness centers and gym subsidies
  • Confidential counseling and wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
  • Career development opportunities
Full Job Description
What You'll Contribute

The Senior Manager of Business Controls will be responsible for developing and implementing internal controls across all departments and functions, managing a team of control professionals, and collaborating with other senior executives to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies.

What You'll Do
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive internal controls program that addresses risks and ensures compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage a team of control professionals, providing guidance, support, and coaching to ensure high-quality control assessments and documentation.
  • Collaborate with other senior executives to identify and implement process improvements and operational efficiencies.
  • Ensure that all control deficiencies are identified, documented, and remediated in a timely manner.
  • Review and update control policies and procedures to ensure they are current, effective, and aligned with industry best practices.
  • Coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely and accurate completion of audits and assessments.
  • Prepare reports on the status of the internal controls program and provide regular updates to senior executives.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role.

What you have

Minimum education, skills and experience required.
  • Understanding of internal control frameworks and regulations, including COSO, SOX, and other relevant standards.
  • Ability to lead and manage a team of control professionals.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate with senior executives and the board of directors.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex control issues.
  • Ability to collaborate and build relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities and competing demands.


Preferred education, skills, and experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in internal controls, audit, or related field, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.


Feeling your best helps you do your best:
Our benefits take care of the whole you-so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).
  • Competitive base salaries
  • Bonus incentives
  • Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
  • Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
  • Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
  • Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
  • Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
  • Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
  • Career development and training opportunities

About Sallie Mae

Sallie Mae is a publicly traded U.S. corporation that provides consumer banking. Its nature has changed dramatically since it was set up in 1973. At first, it was a government entity that serviced federal education loans. It then became private and started offering private student loans, although at one point it had a contract to service federal loans. The company's primary business is originating, servicing, and collecting private education loans. The company also provides college savings tools such as its Upromise rewards program. It is headquartered in Newark, Delaware.
Learn more about Sallie Mae
Size
2,400 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Sallie Mae

More Business Services Jobs

Find similar Senior Manager, Business Controls jobs: