Manager, Global Risk Oversight - Audit

Westerville, OH, United States

Vertiv is seeking an enthusiastic and committed leader to deliver outstanding audit services across its organization. Primary responsibilities of the Manager, Internal Audit will include designing and managing the SOX audit plan, leading, managing, and conducting audit projects, providing consultative support to the businesses, and managing and mentoring Global Risk Oversight (GRO) staff. In the role, the successful candidate will provide valuable risk mitigation insights, increase internal control awareness, and be a conduit for positive change and continuous improvement.

As part of the GRO leadership team, the role resides in our Columbus, OH office.

The mission of the Global Risk Oversight function is to protect and enhance Vertiv's value by delivering risk management services that support the organization in managing known and emerging risks, by providing independent assurance, promoting ethical conduct, and driving continuous improvement into its business processes and controls to achieve financial and operational excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Identifies and evaluates the organization's risks and provides key input to the development of the risk-based rolling twelve-month plan.* Conducts assessments of the overall quality of work products to ensure the team complies with internal policies, procedures, and practices.* Fosters and maintains key relationships across the business lines to ensure that key initiatives impacting the risk posture of Vertiv are identified and given consideration within the annual plan.* Independently and objectively plans and executes audits in accordance with professional auditing standards and GRO methodology.* Provides subject matter expertise to the businesses on technically challenging issues.* Oversees the testing program for internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) in promoting SOX compliance and the execution of audit activities, including the oversight of co-source professionals.* Provides direct assistance in supporting global SOX audits.* Works with key stakeholders to deliver recommendations to remediate issues disclosed during audits and projects that consider resource and other constraints of the businesses, mitigate risks, and improves business process efficiency and effectiveness.* Continuously expands knowledge and expertise to affect positive and rapid change in advancing Vertiv's SOX program and other initiatives.* Communicates results of audit and consulting projects in a clear and concise manner that is aligned with the audience.* Establishes and maintains professional relationships with colleagues, external contacts, and professional associations.* Stays informed of changes to the organization impacting the efforts of GRO.* Ensures work teams comply with internal policies, procedures, and practices.* Works closely with internal financial, operational, and IT teams and the external auditor to drive efficiency and performance excellence into all engagements.* Other duties, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Science, Business Management or like concentration* Master's degree is a plus.* Minimum of 5 - 7 years job related experience, including 4 years supervisory* CPA, CIA, CFE or like certifications required.* Extensive SOX expertise* Knowledge of risk management and internal control frameworks* Strong critical thinking skills* Strong written and verbal communication skills* Oracle financial module familiarity is a plus.* Big 4 and/or public accounting experience is a plus.* Experience with data analysis and/or visualization tools is a plus.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

* Up to 25% travel

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

* Customer Focus* Operational Excellence* High-Performance Culture* Innovation* Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

* Own It* Act With Urgency* Foster a Customer-First Mindset* Think Big and Execute* Lead by Example* Drive Continuous Improvement* Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With ~$6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected]

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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