What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager IT Internal Controls position at Waters Corporation?
Overview
Join the Corporate Accounting team at Waters Corporation as a Manager of IT Internal Controls, where you will lead global efforts to maintain a strong, compliant internal control environment aligned with SOX 404. This role partners cross-functionally with IT, Internal Audit, and business leaders to design, test, and improve ITGC and ITAC frameworks across a dynamic, multinational organization. You will play a key leadership role in driving control effectiveness, supporting audits, and integrating controls for acquisitions in a scalable and forward-looking environment.
Responsibilities
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Key Words
SOX 404, IT Controls, ITGC, ITAC, IT Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, ERP (SAP S/4HANA), GRC, Access Controls, Change Management, SDLC, Control Testing, Audit, Data Analytics
Join the Corporate Accounting team at Waters Corporation as a Manager of IT Internal Controls, where you will lead global efforts to maintain a strong, compliant internal control environment aligned with SOX 404. This role partners cross-functionally with IT, Internal Audit, and business leaders to design, test, and improve ITGC and ITAC frameworks across a dynamic, multinational organization. You will play a key leadership role in driving control effectiveness, supporting audits, and integrating controls for acquisitions in a scalable and forward-looking environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team responsible for global SOX control maintenance, testing, and continuous improvement
- Manage and enhance ITGC and ITAC frameworks, including control design, risk assessments, and updates for system and business changes
- Plan and oversee IT control testing and audit activities with Internal Audit and external auditors
- Analyze control deficiencies, perform root cause analysis, and drive sustainable remediation with control owners
- Develop KPIs, dashboards, and automation to improve control monitoring and reporting
- Provide advisory support to IT and project teams to embed controls into system implementations and SDLC processes
- Lead IT control integration for acquisitions, ensuring alignment and successful stabilization
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field; certifications (CIA, CISA, CRISC, CISM, CRMA) preferred
- 8–12 years of experience in IT controls, IT audit, or IT risk in a multinational environment
- Strong experience with SOX 404 compliance, including ITGC and ITAC testing and remediation
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA preferred) and tools such as ServiceNow, SailPoint, Databricks, and Power BI
- Strong knowledge of IT control areas including access management, change management, and SDLC
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Key Words
SOX 404, IT Controls, ITGC, ITAC, IT Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, ERP (SAP S/4HANA), GRC, Access Controls, Change Management, SDLC, Control Testing, Audit, Data Analytics