Accounting Systems & Internal Controls Manager

Accounting Systems & Internal Controls Manager

📍 Oak Brook, IL | Hybrid (3 days onsite)

A large, global, publicly traded organization is seeking an Accounting Systems & Internal Controls Manager to play a critical role in enterprise finance transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on SOX compliance, systems controls, and SAP S/4HANA implementations.

This role sits within the controllership function and partners closely with Accounting, IT, Internal Audit, and business leadership to ensure financial systems, processes, and controls are designed effectively and operate as intended—particularly during large-scale ERP transformations.

What You’ll Be Doing

This role blends internal controls leadership, systems expertise, and hands-on transformation work:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on SOX and internal controls related to financial systems and business processes
• Partner with Accounting, IT, and process owners to ensure controls are properly designed, documented, and embedded into both existing and newly implemented systems
• Play a key role in SAP S/4HANA transformation efforts, including control design, access governance, testing strategy, and post-implementation stabilization
• Lead and oversee segregation of duties (SoD) governance, user access reviews, and system role design
• Evaluate current-state processes and identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and control enhancement
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, facilitating walkthroughs, and driving remediation efforts
• Act as a bridge between finance, IT, and external advisors during system upgrades, integrations, and global process changes
• Help ensure data integrity and audit readiness during system cutovers, migrations, and process redesigns

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA required
• 6–10 years of progressive experience in internal controls, SOX, audit, or accounting advisory
• Current or former Big 4 experience strongly preferred (Audit or Accounting Advisory backgrounds ideal)
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading ERP implementations or finance transformations
• Strong working knowledge of SAP (S/4HANA highly preferred), IT general controls, and automated controls
• Deep understanding of SOX 404, ICFR, and U.S. GAAP
• Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders in a complex environment

Why This Role

• High-visibility role tied directly to enterprise finance transformation
• Significant exposure to senior finance, IT, and audit leadership
• Opportunity to influence how controls are designed before, during, and after ERP implementations
• Hybrid flexibility with a strong in-office culture
• Competitive compensation and long-term career runway in a global organization