Finance Manager - Internal Controls – Chicago

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:Newark is a leading distributor of electronic components, value-added services and eProcurement solutions. We currently seek a Finance Manager - Internal Controls for our Chicago office.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:This role is responsible for the coordination of Newark-wide compliance and control activities. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally to identify key business process weaknesses and lead/participate in re-design efforts.

• Focus on key/open internal control issues, consulting on how best to resolve them and communicating to the organization.
• Working with Sr. Mgmt to identify ways to create more awareness of the benefits of strong internal controls and get the organization more engaged
• Ensure Group deadlines for ICQ and audit report updates are met
• Managing key projects to resolve business process weaknesses. Projects may include conducting a review of the Order to Cash Cycle - mapping the cycle, identifying areas of weakness and implementing change.
• Liaise closely with internal and external auditors as well as Newark Finance
• Develop appropriate compliance and control reporting and processes - move from event driven to a more fluid process.
• Ensuring adequate fiscal compliance and financial control through system and process recommendations

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 6-8 years of experience
• CPA and/or MBA with high levels of technical & commercial knowledge in relation to financial control, fiscal compliance and systems
• Internal Audit experience strongly preferred
• Six Sigma experience preferred
• Process re-engineering experience strongly preferred
• High working knowledge of typical large business processes
• Experience gained within relevant business environments at a senior level
• Ability to effectively work with and influence colleagues across the full spectrum of abilities and responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining sight of the key priorities
• Ability to work through highly complex issues independently
• Ability to influence at a senior level
• Strong communicator of both technical and commercial material
• Project management experience preferred
• Valid Passport and willingness to travel to Mexico, Brazil and Europe (Travel approx. 10%)

Newark offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, pension and 401k plan.REPLY INFORMATION: Send resumes to: careers@newark.comEOE

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