SENIOR MANAGER, INTERNAL CONTROLS

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

At Pratt & Whitney, we believe that powered flight has transformed – and will continue to transform – the world. That’s why we work with an explorer’s heart and a perfectionist’s grit to design, build, and service the world’s most advanced and reliable aircraft engines.

Our diverse portfolio – including commercial and military engines, as well as engines for business, general, and regional aviation and helicopters – allows us and our customers to turn possibilities into realities. This is how we approach our work at Pratt & Whitney and what inspires us to go beyond.

Pratt & Whitney’s large commercial engines power more than 25% of the world’s mainline passenger aircraft fleet. The company continues to develop new engines and work with its International Aero Engines and Engine Alliance partners to meet airlines’ future needs.

At a Glance

• More than 85,000 engines in service (and counting), designed and built to exacting specifications.
• More than 40,000 employees worldwide, transforming the future of aviation.
• A company that designs, builds, and services engines like no one else.

Culture, Mission, and Values

At Pratt & Whitney, sustainability, social responsibility, and employee development are essential to our success. We want our employees to know they matter and to thrive both personally and professionally. We know what it takes to advance the future of aviation together.

Description

Reporting to the Associate Director, Business Controls, the Senior Manager, Internal Controls will lead a team of professionals and play a key role in implementing, enhancing, and modernizing the organization’s internal control framework.

The Senior Manager will combine team leadership with direct involvement in select engagements. The incumbent will supervise the professionals on the team and support international business units in applying the SOX compliance program. As the team gains autonomy, the role will progressively devote greater focus to leadership, talent development, and the evolution of the internal controls function.

Acting as a business partner and liaison between operating units, internal and external auditors, and senior management, the incumbent will translate compliance requirements into practical solutions adapted to operational realities. The Senior Manager will also help advance the program through continuous improvement, automation, the use of data, and the integration of new technologies.

This position is suited to a credible and engaging leader who combines rigour, sound judgment, the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, and business acumen in an evolving international environment.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management (5%)

• Lead, engage, and develop a team of internal controls professionals while fostering autonomy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Take direct ownership of select engagements and control assessments, particularly in the near term, while overseeing the quality of the team’s work.
• Coach team members, provide feedback, and create professional development opportunities.
• Gradually evolve the team’s operating model to increase its capacity, autonomy, and contribution to business units.

Compliance, Internal Controls, and Audits (70%)

• Oversee the deployment and application of the corporate SOX compliance program across international business units.
• Plan and coordinate independent assessments of financial and operational controls, and follow up on findings and corrective actions.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and foster effective collaboration between auditors and operating teams.
• Assess risks and control deficiencies, exercise sound judgment regarding their significance, and advise management on action priorities.
• Ensure the internal control framework evolves in line with regulatory, organizational, and operational changes.

Business Partnership and Influence (10%)

• Serve as a business partner to international units, helping them understand and apply control requirements within their operational context.
• Serve as a liaison between auditors, business units, and senior management by translating expectations, issues, and recommendations into concrete actions.
• Make compliance requirements accessible and tailor communications to diverse audiences, from operating teams to senior management.
• Build trusted relationships with managers and local teams by maintaining active engagement with operations.
• Provide management with a clear view of the control environment, key risks, and priority actions.

Continuous Improvement and Transformation (15%)

• Oversee the development and implementation of the controls evolution roadmap in alignment with the company’s financial transformation objectives.
• Challenge existing practices and propose approaches to simplify, standardize, and modernize the internal controls program.
• Increase control automation and the use of data to improve efficiency and reliability while simplifying the experience for business units.
• Contribute to transformation projects, including those related to SAP S/4HANA, digitization, artificial intelligence, and process evolution.
• Work with Finance, Information Technology, Legal, International Trade, and other relevant functions to embed controls at the solution design stage.
• Develop and deliver training and communication initiatives that foster the adoption of effective control practices.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• A CPA designation is considered a strong asset; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in internal or external audit, internal controls, risk management, consulting, or a related function.
• Experience managing, supervising, or coaching professionals.
• Experience with a major accounting firm, in consulting, or within an international organization is considered an asset.

Skills

• Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, audits, and risk management principles.
• Comfort with automation, analytics, and data-driven solutions to optimize controls and processes.
• Ability to understand complex processes, identify risks, and formulate practical recommendations.
• Familiarity with technology environments such as SAP, OneStream, BlackLine, and Alteryx is considered an asset.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and French, as the role involves collaboration with international teams.
• Availability to travel internationally approximately four to five times per year, generally for one week at a time.
• Occasional flexibility in working hours to collaborate with teams located in different time zones.

Abilities

• Leadership and Coaching: Engage autonomous professionals, provide clear direction, and support their development.
• Business Partnership: Understand operational realities and act as a credible advisor to business units and management.
• Communication and Clarity: Make complex issues accessible and tailor messages to audiences ranging from front-line teams to senior management.
• Influence and Diplomacy: Build alignment, bridge differing viewpoints, and navigate effectively between auditors and operations.
• Judgment and Decision-Making: Identify priority issues, assess their criticality, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Challenge established practices thoughtfully and propose simpler, more modern, and effective solutions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Quickly build trusted relationships and establish a strong network in an international, cross-functional environment.
• Agility and Hands-On Approach: Be comfortable in a role that combines management, operational contribution, and engagement with business units.

Why Join Pratt & Whitney Canada

• Contribute to the mission of a globally recognized leader in the aerospace industry.
• Play an influential role in modernizing the internal control framework, advancing automation, and transforming processes.
• Lead a team of experienced professionals and collaborate with teams and business units internationally.
• Professional advancement, education, and leadership development programs.
• A range of benefits and savings programs, including employer contributions.
• Financial support for parental leave, recognition and reward programs, and a deferred salary leave program.
• Daycare for young children and support for continuing education.

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