Internal Controls Manager Job

Primary location:Lancaster,Pennsylvania
Relocation offered:No
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:11%-25%
Non-compete:No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $102,460 to $153,700per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit, this position assists in supporting the Audit Committee with executing the duties set forth in its Charter through delivering assurance and advisory capabilities to provide adequate coverage of the business processes and control risks throughout the enterprise.

The incumbent consults and collaborates closely with the Director, Internal Audit to plan, execute and report on SOX 404 controls validation and developing/deploying continuous monitoring and data analytics, as well as other management requests and special projects assigned by the Director, Internal Audit.

This position will also be responsible for collaborating with key process and control owners across the Company to ensure adequacy of design, operating effectiveness, and consistent execution of key Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR), with a focus on continual process improvement, efficiency, and scalability to support strategic business requirements. Significant engagement, collaboration and exposure to key stakeholders, including the Chief Accounting Officer, external auditors, and operations leadership in connection with the maintenance of an effective and efficient control environment is a key element of this position.

What you'll be doing

• Maintains communication and relations with auditees and Internal Auditing management regarding work progress and findings in a manner which continually reaffirms and strengthens the value-enhancing mission of the department
• Executes key audit procedures to ensure the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting throughout the enterprise as promulgated by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, including

• obtaining, analyzing, and appraising evidentiary data
• drawing informed, objective opinions as to the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, compliance with Company policies/procedures and efficiency of operations
• preparing work papers summarizing evidentiary data obtained and conclusions reached
• preparing value-added audit reports and communicating results to key constituents in verbal and written form and gaining alignment with management

• Counsel and advise colleagues across the organization to analyze and resolve process and control matters
• Educate process/control owners on risks, controls and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
• Assists with summarizing the results of the department's work and contributing to preparation of the department's Status Updates to the Audit Committee
• Coordinates and works directly with external audit and assurance service providers
• Remains current on the latest developments within the audit and accounting professions
• Contributes to the effective governance strategy and promote integrity and ethical values throughout the organization
• Collaborates and supports development of analytic and continuous monitoring capabilities

Travel: Domestic business travel is expected to average 10-15% per year.

What will make you successful

• Exercise independent judgment to ascertain the reasonableness and accuracy of information
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite - particularly MS Excel
• Ability to work cross functionally with other groups within Armstrong
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Capable of working independently and managing multiple priorities; must be a self-starter and take the initiative in completing projects and assignments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Five plus years of internal audit and/or public accounting experience
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions (SAP preferred)
• Experience with AuditBoard or other audit/SOX applications
• Manufacturing and/or publicly traded company experience

What will make you stand out

• CPA and/or CIA preferred

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX control requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communications with the ability to share knowledge at appropriate levels of the organization
• Customer focused with strong attention to detail and capable of delivering accurate, quality results in a timely, consistent, and professional manner
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to interact comfortably and respectfully with all levels of plant and corporate personnel. Proven ability to successfully manage and resolve conflict

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue, AWI has about 3,600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty-one facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisitionand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!