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Senior Manager - Controls Improvement Program

Location

North Carolina

City

Greensboro

Role Type

Permanent

WHO WE ARE

ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar, and e-vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward-thinking partner with operational integrity.

ITG Brands is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace where inclusion, creativity, and bold thinking drive progress. This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table.

We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen – both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success.

What You Will Do

- JOB SUMMARY

A proven process and control challenger who will execute ITG Brands’ risk management strategies and programs by identifying and driving process and control improvements. Focused on creating more efficient and effective end-to-end processes and controls by understanding control objectives and thinking in an agile way, while driving change within the business that leads to an improved and efficient control environment.

Responsibilities to include, but limited to, coordinating and aligning with Group CoEs, Global Risk and Internal Control (GRIC), Global Business Services (GBS) and Financial Shared Services (FSS) to ensure a global best practice approach to support reporting needs. Accountable for understanding the Global process designs, influencing necessary changes, and engaging the appropriate stakeholders to ensure process and systems will meet regional needs to drive more efficient and effective end-to-end processes and controls for ITG Brands’ and related entities. Responsible for ensuring the effective design and execution of internal controls based on the Global Controls Matrix (GCM) and to support change management across the US business to leverage the global systems and processes.

The ability to effectively communicate, collaborate and influence, across all functions to identify and actively facilitate business leaders to manage risks across the business, reducing the reliance on manual processes and controls by leveraging innovation and technology. To support with implementing changes both as an individual and team contributor, to existing controls and processes, including managing change through impact assessments and communication plans. Responsible for communicating plans and results with senior leadership, including UK parent.

- WHAT YOU WILL DO

_(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the Company)_

% of Time

Developing cross-functional relationships to foster an environment of continuous dialogue on possible opportunities for improvement

5%

Collaborating with every function, area, and business to capture pain points, risks, and inefficiencies

15%

Developing, prioritizing, and tracking mitigation plans that will result in better business outcomes

10%

Creating organizational alignment on continuous improvement projects through engaging and insightful observations combined with actionable recommendations

5%

Leading and supporting project-based initiatives to address material weaknesses identified by Internal or External Auditors

20%

Leading and supporting project-based initiatives that reduce reliance on manual controls by implementing or leveraging existing system-based controls

35%

Creating organizational awareness through regular updates on organization progress (monthly) and risks (quarterly)

5%

Investing in professional development by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations.

5%

_Performs other job-related duties as assigned._

Qualifications

- REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

**Education:** Bachelor Degree

**Degree Field(s):** Accounting or Finance

**Work Experience:** 7+ years

**Supervisory Experience:** 5+ years

**License / Certifications:** CPA and/or MBA preferred

Related Work Experience

+ Business improvement, financial transformation, and evaluation of processes, policies, and procedures experience

+ Creative thinker and operational executor

+ Comfortable operating in an ambiguous landscape

+ Ability to influence decisions with communication that engages, highlights, and explains

+ Robust knowledge of risk management and internal control principles

+ Excellent organizational, project management, and multi-tasking skills with demonstrated ability to manage expectations and deliver results

+ High level of professionalism, self-motivation, and sense of urgency

+ Solid knowledge of financial statements, SOX, and controls

- PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

**Education:** Bachelor Degree

**Degree Field(s):** Accounting of Finance

**Work Experience:** 10+ years

**Supervisory Experience:** 5+ years

**License / Certifications:** CPA and/or MBA preferred

Related Work Experience

+ Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification

+ Experience working at a large CPA firm related to business improvement, financial transformation, evaluation of processes, and policies and procedures.

+ Experience working in a large complex environment

Work Environment and Physical Demand

Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing: N/A

Reach and grasp objects / Hand eye coordination: N/A

Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl: N/A

Static positions for extended periods of time: Yes ☒ Sitting

Prolonged machine operation including computer and keyboard equipment: Yes

Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills: N/A

Identify and distinguish color and shades of color: Yes

Communicate information orally and in writing: Yes

Receive and understand information through oral and written communication: Yes

Proofread and check documents for accuracy: Yes

Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury: N/A

Experience exposure to uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level, and other conditions including second-hand smoke and/or vape: N/A

Risk for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens: N/A

Operate motor vehicle: N/A

Work a fluctuating work schedule: Yes

Ability to Travel: Yes ☒ Domestically __5_% ☒ Internationally __10___%

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans

• Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution

• 15 Company-paid holidays

• Generous paid time off

• Employee recognition and discount programs

• Education assistance

• Employee referral bonus program

• Hybrid workplace – remote / in office

• Summer hours

• Casual dress policy Monday through Friday

Applicant Information

This job description describes the essential functions of the job at the time the job description was created, but it is not an exhaustive list of tasks, duties and responsibilities. In addition, the position may evolve or change over time and such changes may not be reflected in the job description until it is next updated.

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**ITG Brands and ITG Cigars provides equal employment opportunities.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you have a concern about discrimination in the application or hiring process or you need an accommodation based on religion, disability or pregnancy in the application or hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] .

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