Enterprise Initiatives Manager - Internal Controls (Remote)

Position Purpose:

The Home Depot is able to offer virtual employment of this position in the following states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

The Manager of Internal Controls - Enterprise Initiatives is responsible for leading the implementation of internal controls during company-wide internal technology and process transformations (e.g., Supply Chain systems, technology enablement, etc.), recommending leading practices for internal controls, and coordinating with various stakeholders to improve controls, reduce risks, and increase process efficiency and effectiveness. An essential focus of this role is working collaboratively with individuals and teams across the IT organization to maintain effective IT controls and support the Company's strategic objectives.

• Function as a key contributor of the enterprise initiatives
• Create and manage project management dashboards tracking the controls implementation framework
• Manage the internal controls implementation framework for a portfolio of enterprise initiatives, from the 2nd line of defense point of view, to ensure the risk-appropriate consideration and implementation of internal controls and governance requirements
• Provide input and thought leadership into projects and Financial Systems Defects/Enhancements to ensure control environment remains strong
• Identify areas of emerging control risk through proactive and regular collaboration & pulse checks and further relevant information sources
• Partner with project teams, Business Liaison group, and control owners
• Drive and/or update SOX Documentation and Controls, including Risk and Control Matrices
• Collaborate in the Annual/Quarterly SOX Scoping (map systems to legal entities/business units/accounts that are material for the company)

• Supervision and training of staff including monitoring performance, review of work, delegate of responsibilities, and overall professional development
• Managing, planning, and implementing projects to support company initiatives and system enhancements
• Develop and support strategic partnerships with Business, IT and support teams. Participate in cross-functional initiatives focused on ensuring an effective control environment. This may also include the following directly or through oversight of others:

o Identify areas of emerging control risk through proactive and regular collaboration & pulse checks and further relevant information sources

o Lead enhancements of SOX and Operational controls and governance content by soliciting input from stakeholders, identifying, and analyzing recommendations, assessing simplification, automation, and technology enablement opportunities, while ensuring compliance with relevant standards

o Contribute to complex transformation initiatives (e.g., ERP system implementations, policy & process simplifications) to ensure the risk-appropriate consideration and implementation of IT controls and governance requirements

• Project Management and Execution - Lead, plan, and coordinate work teams in an efficient manner to achieve department strategies and objectives such as:

o Managing the documentation (e.g., walkthroughs, narratives, risk and control matrix) of SOX Business Process and IT general control domains and associated controls

o Partnering with IT teams and control owners to continuously assess the design of controls

o Participate in process reviews and identify opportunities for significant enhancements in operational efficiency, overall effectiveness, and identifiable benefits to the company

o Collaborating with key IT, business, and audit teams to evaluate technology related risks

o Monitoring, dashboarding and reporting on the remediation of control deficiencies

o Assisting business teams with root cause analysis, remediation action plans, remediation activities, providing training and resources to teams to ensure timely remediation

o Prepare and present controls status updates to leadership

• Develop system-based solutions for process improvements within the Internal Controls team

• This role has direct reports

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Must be eighteen years of age or older.

• CPA helpful
• Degree in MIS preferred

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

• No additional education

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• No additional years of experience

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• Expected to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Proven analystical, problem identification and resolution skills. Candidate must be a pro-active with strong time management skills.
• Knowledge of SAP Financial systems is a strong plus
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and strong technical proficiency in Excel and Access