Job Purpose
The Assistant IT Controller supports the Wellbeing Collective and each Operating Company with IT governance, risk management, and compliance across financial systems and relevant technology. The role is critical in supporting the move to a more rationalized compliance approach at longstanding OpCos as well as adoption of compliance requirements at newly acquired or otherwise newly in scope entities. This role reports to the Wellbeing Corporate Finance organization.
Location: LA or NJ Unilever offices in a hybrid work structure (3 days in the office)
Key Responsibilities
1) IT Controls Leadership
Assist in the design, implementation, documentation, and ongoing monitoring of IT General Controls (ITGCs), IT Automated Controls (ITACs), controls over Information Used in a Control (IUC), and Interface Controls for Key Financial Application Systems (KFAS)
Provide control guidance and oversight as needed across all entities during control performance and provide compliance oversight for evidence retention
Provide audit readiness support for external and internal audits as well as long term support for future scope
Identify opportunities for centralization and rationalization of the control universe to streamline compliance activities and improve operational efficiency
Track control deficiencies, provide insight into remediation, and monitor remediation efforts to completion
Support security role structure and design, including providing segregation of duties insight into the conflict universe, monitoring, and risk mitigation
2) Transformation Management
Provide controls input and guidance related to system transformations to ensure controls are embedded and effective at day 1
Perform risk impact assessments and provide direction to simplify processes and control
Support the documentation of guidance, training, policies & procedures, and Risk and Control Matrices (RACM)
Contribute to continuous improvement of our risk and control universe
3) Opco Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
Support governance activities across Opcos and build relationships with IT leaders
Drive collaboration over shared technology and across Opcos to share insights, align on standards, and address systemic gaps
Support executive reporting and presentation at senior leadership forums / meetings
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting (or related)
7+ years’ experience in IT Audit, IT SOX Compliance, IT Risk & Controls, Internal Audit, ERP governance, or related areas
Hands-on understanding of ERP risk (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O) including workflows, approvals, SoD, and audit trails as well as understanding of Fastpath and its usability with D365
Strong understanding of user access controls, segregation of duties, and change management in practice
Experience working in multi-entity organizations with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
Experience with post-acquisition integration or first year SOX a plus (CPG industry preferred)
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
Pay: The pay range for this position is $119,400 to $179,000. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting (or related)
- 7+ years' experience in IT Audit, IT SOX Compliance, IT Risk & Controls, Internal Audit, ERP governance, or related areas
- Hands-on understanding of ERP risk (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O) including workflows, approvals, SoD, and audit trails; understanding of Fastpath with D365
- Strong understanding of user access controls, segregation of duties, and change management
- Experience working in multi-entity organizations with ability to influence at all levels
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
- Experience with post-acquisition integration or first year SOX (CPG industry preferred)
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
Unilever Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Unilever and has not been reviewed or approved by Unilever.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and occupational health support alongside a 24/7 employee assistance program. Wellbeing offerings such as health checks, resilience tools, and counseling support the perceived depth of health-related benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match that reaches up to 5% of base salary, strengthening the overall value of the package. Share and savings options are also referenced as part of longer-term financial support beyond salary.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits customization is enabled through tools such as a “My Reward” system and a “Benefits Envelope” that allows employees to personalize selections. Flexible working approaches are also associated with improved overall satisfaction, reinforcing perceived choice and adaptability in the total rewards offering.
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