Manager - Finance Business Process Improvement, Financial Controls & Policy

SUMMARY:

The Manager of Finance Business Process Improvement (BPI), Financial Controls & Policy is responsible for:

• Developing and leading continuous improvement activities within Motion Finance,
• Maintaining and improving the internal control environment, and
• Writing, maintaining, and articulating Finance policy.

A strong candidate will have working experience with project management, business integrations, finance policy, and internal controls.

JOB DUTIES

• Continuously challenge and drive process improvement within Motion Finance.
• Serving as a liaison to Motion's IT department for Finance strategic initiatives.
• Support acquisition integration into Motion Finance processes, including system conversions.
• Provide management with periodic status updates, feedback, and reporting on key responsibilities and objectives.
• Maintaining and improving our internal SOX controls environment as part of a broader effort by Motion's parent company (GPC).
• Support internal and external audit processes, providing necessary documentation and insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Finance / IT / Operations and Internal Audit) to design and document effective internal controls.
• Provide project management support and tracking of Finance IT project initiatives.
• Represent Motion Finance in all acquisition system conversions.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of internal control processes to accurately reflect the control environment via ownership of the Risk Control Matrix (RCM) and control narratives.
• Develop and manage remediation plans for identified control deficiencies.
• Write, maintain and develop financial policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field and at least five (5) years of experience with two (2) or more of those years in internal controls, SOX compliance, audit, or related field.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Proven ability to work in highly complicated business and system relationship models.
• Executive presence
• Project management
• Ability to translate internal and external audit requirements to business leaders
• Problem/opportunity analysis skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Lean Six Sigma, CPA, or CIA highly preferred 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 0-5 Direct Reports

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.

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