Senior Manager- IT Internal Controls

Description & Requirements
What do we bring to the table?

• Benefits begin immediately upon hire. Fully customizable medical plans (HRA, HSA, FSA), 5 different carrier choices
• Prescription (Rx) card
• Full suite of additional plans: vision, dental, life, disability, adoption/family planning reimbursement, childcare, parental leave LiveWell lifestyle/well-being discount and rewards program (for example, $50 subsidy for fitness tracker)
• 401(k) matching + extra 3% freebie company contribution
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
• Award-winning Ownerversity learning & development resource library
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support
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Senior Manager, IT Internal Controls
Reporting into the Associate Director, Internal Controls NA Business Processes, the Senior Manager - IT Internal Controls is responsible for leading the Kraft Heinz IT controls team. This group is a key element of the Global Internal Controls team and is responsible for the risk assessment, planning, and evaluation of IT general controls, configuration controls, and SOC reports/CUECs. The Senior Manager will supervise a team of five based in Chicago & London and provide indirect leadership to nine professionals based in our off-shore Global Capabilities Center in India.
The position provides broad exposure to various levels of management, including senior leaders in Controllership, Information Technology, and Information Security. Activities will also include working with members of the Internal Audit department and the Global S/4 Transformation team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain an understanding of the Kraft Heinz control environment, business practices and systems.
What's on the menu?

• Drive the timely completion of ITGC and configuration control testing procedures in support of the Global Internal Controls testing program.
• Establish strong working relationships with IT Leadership and achieve consensus on the importance of SOX, COBIT and COSO.
• Lead the scoping exercise for SOX testing and maintain the Risk and Control matrix for ITGC SOX controls.
• Review test results for accuracy and for completion of control objectives. Ensure documented results meet program documentation quality standards.
• Maintain constant communication with testers, auditors, and IT leaders regarding completion of procedures and issues encountered.
• Ensure deficiencies are properly documented with action plans implemented for timely remediation.
• Support internal and external auditors; drive timely resolution of requests and follow-ups.
• Lead the management and monitoring of segregation of duties (SOD) and sensitive access in SAP GRC as well as application of mitigating controls.
• Drive enhancement and automation of business control activities and system configuration through automated process evaluation and continuous control monitoring (CCM).
• Partner with project teams during the implementation of new systems and applications; lead internal controls procedures in support of the software development lifecycle.
• Oversee the scoping and review of service auditors' reports for key applications, and appropriate mapping of CUECs.
• Ensure testing documentation, supporting evidence and control conclusions are uploaded into the SOX system of record to ensure accurate, timely communication of testing status.
• Maintain awareness of emerging risks in the Kraft Heinz IT landscape and broader trends in IT such as cloud computing, cyber security, data privacy, and artificial intelligence.
• Serve as data subject matter expert, providing guidance for reporting and visualization standard processes, and supervising the owners of GRC master data.

Recipe for Success: Apply now if this sounds like you!

• I have at least 2 years of people leadership experience with proven success growing and developing teams.
• I have at least 8 years of experience in Finance or Accounting (preferred), including at least 3 years of experience in Audit or Controls.
• I have CISA / CIA / CPA / Public Accounting experience (preferred).
• I have at least 2 years of SAP experience (with SAP Security; SAP GRC experience a plus!).
• I possess exceptional leadership skills, am a master relationship builder and have a high level of discernment.
• I possess excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to influence across the organization and externally.
• I possess strong project management and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to complete concurrent, complex assignments.
• I possess strong written, verbal communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to "simplify the complex".
• I operate with a continuous improvement mindset.
• I am willing and able to travel up to 10% (domestic and international)

About Us
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We're on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We're proud of where we've been - and even more thrilled about where we're headed - as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Us
We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures - as we work together to lead the future of food.
Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we're growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Office Collaboration & Hybrid Work Environment
We believe our office environment fuels our collaboration, connection & community as an organization and allows our employees to grow toward greatness. We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today's workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week. Additionally, employees who are subject to this hybrid model will be eligible to work from anywhere for up to six weeks in a rolling 12-month period (in maximum two-week increments and according to benefits and tax guidelines). Some jobs may be required to be performed fully in office depending on the role's responsibilities and requirements.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected].