Controls & Compliance Hub Mega Process Lead

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Job Summary

HP’s Controls & Compliance Hub provides a unique opportunity to get a broad view of HP businesses and processes in a relatively short period of time. The team is tasked with assessing how HP management is managing the inherent risk in our large, diverse and rapidly changing company - a huge challenge!

This Principal role will be engaged to enhance, monitor, and provide ongoing assurance over the company’s business processes and controls. This position is critical for management's assessment of internal controls over financial reporting.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Develops and oversees first and second lines of defense for key mega processes like Order to Cash, Channel Sales Incentives (Contra), Procure to Pay, Record to Report, Tax or Treasury.
• Assist in leading the implementation of the new Optro tool (previously known as AuditBoard)
• Drive coordination with the AI/RPA team to drive automation opportunities across the SOX program.
• Responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of control gaps and looks for ways to ensure the end-to-end suite of controls appropriately manages the key risks with robust processes while balancing efficiency
• Drives ongoing evaluation of the control environment to review the efficiency and effectiveness of controls and ongoing improvements
• Provides guidance on compliance matters and identifies hidden risks or non-conformity issues
• Reviews the work of global control owners to identify compliance issues and provides advice, training and assistance with developing remediation plans
• Partners with management, the internal audit function and external auditor as an independent team to facilitate successful control testing outcomes
• Manages highly complex global projects or initiatives. Develops plans, designs implementation roadmaps and communication plans, and ensures delivery of specific finance initiatives.  Typically partners with internal clients at the Director-level or above.
• Keeps abreast of regulatory developments within the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance and controls space
• Drives adherence to regulations in all aspects and levels of business
• Stays abreast of cross-functional/cross-organizational programs. Brings strategic insights in dealing with complex strategic issues.
• Prepares reports for executive management and various stakeholders, as needed
• Ensures timely and effective delivery of programs under scope
• Understands implications of control failures, and helps to identify alternate controls and procedures

Education and Experience Required:

• First-level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred
• Typically has 10+ years of work experience, preferably in financial management, internal audit, accounting, or a related field.
• Certified compliance professional certification (e.g. CPA, Chartered Accountant, etc) is a plus
• Strong understanding of SOX processes, regulations, risk management and compliance frameworks
• Content master in the field with a complete systematic knowledge of audit standards and accounting principles
• Proven experience as controls leader or auditor.  Advanced knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment as it relates to internal audit, including emerging legislation, auditing standards and accounting principles.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent communication, influence and presentation skills which can adapt to a wide variety of audiences
• Superior understanding of end-to-end processes involved in supporting accounting and compliance principles; ability to provide compliance and finance consultation to senior leaders within area of expertise
• Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping along with business acumen partnered with a dedication to compliance and legality
• An analytical mind able to “see” the complexities of procedures and regulations.  Superior quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Excellent project management, process design and prioritization skills, combined with diligence and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to coordinate teams across geographies and functions
• Strong leadership, consulting, influence, negotiation conflict resolution skills
• Ability to apply management core competencies in working with both internal clients and external partnerships
• Exceptional financial and business acumen; in-depth business and industry knowledge

Nice to Have that Will Set You Apart from Others:

• Strong background in OTC, PTP, RTR and/or Contra processes
• Strong background in using RPA and AI and a passion for developing and driving cutting-edge solutions
• Previous experience implementing and/or using AuditBoard/Optro

Disclaimer
• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

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Finance

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Full time

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No shift premium (Mexico)

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