At Winchester Interconnect, we always do the right thing, the right way.
Winchester Interconnect is committed to inspiring the most innovative teams. We foster a dynamic, inclusive environment that thrives on collaboration and continuous growth. We hire exceptional people, celebrate wins, empower employee growth, and provide opportunities to thrive. Winchester is where potential transforms into purpose, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping our shared success.
Position Summary:
As our Senior Manager, Internal Controls, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining a strong internal control environment through the implementation of global financial policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance monitoring. Winchester is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aptiv (NYSE: APTV), a global technology leader with over 180,000 people across 124 manufacturing facilities and 12 major technical centers worldwide. This critical role will manage and execute improvements to the financial reporting and control environment of our global organization, bridging the gap between Winchester's operations and our parent company's requirements.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- 7–10 years of experience in internal audit, internal controls, or SOX compliance within a multinational corporate group or delivering similar services via a Big 4 accounting firm.
- BS in Accounting or equivalent required (Master’s degree preferred).
- CPA, CIA, or CISA certification required.
- Proven track record of utilizing technology and systems to increase internal control effectiveness and testing efficiency.
- Expert understanding of internal control frameworks (specifically COSO).
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify, assess, and address risk and materiality, translating findings into actionable improvements for financial reporting.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex risk and control matters into clear insights for stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with and lead project workflows across multi-geographic teams.
- Adaptable and flexible; comfortable navigating a fast-paced, ever-changing manufacturing and technology environment.
- Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.15): This position requires access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), or protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
- Extensive travel is required.
Our core values - Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment (ACE) - are the foundation of how we operate and drive success. You will take ownership of your contributions, collaborate with a team that gets stuff done, and be empowered to innovate and pursue bold initiatives that drive our business forward.
Are You Our Next ACE?
- Lead the day-to-day design, implementation, documentation, assessment, and monitoring of the internal control framework. Ensure group policies effectively mitigate risks and prevent errors in financial reporting and business operations.
- Implement and govern global internal control policies and procedures to improve compliance, data integrity, and operational efficiency.
- Manage the execution of internal control reviews across the global organization. Deliver accurate and timely reporting on control deficiencies and framework health to business partners and leadership.
- Develop tactical action plans and monitor progress to resolve control deficiencies. Collaborate closely with business and process owners to ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented.
- Actively seek opportunities for standardization, automation, and best practices. Deploy technology where possible to enhance the design and operating effectiveness of controls and documentation.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external auditors to facilitate testing, ensure consideration of risks, and resolve audit findings.
- Develop and conduct regular training sessions and prepare educational materials regarding internal control objectives, risks, and methodologies for business partners across the organization.
- Act as a strategic partner to business units to evaluate internal controls. Partner closely with leadership at our parent company (Aptiv) to align Winchester’s systems with public company reporting requirements.
Systems You’ll Use:
- Google Enterprise
- Various ERP Systems
- ADPLyric
Pay Transparency:
Winchester Interconnect Corporation is committed to pay transparency. The pay range for this position is $140,000-$175,000 (DOE) per year, plus incentive compensation. Exact salary will be contingent upon your experience, education, skills, and any other factors Winchester Interconnect Corporation considers relevant to the hiring decision.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Winchester Interconnect complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Winchester Interconnect expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
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Skills Required
- 7-10 years experience in internal audit, internal controls, or SOX compliance (multinational or Big 4)
- BS in Accounting or equivalent
- Master's degree
- CPA, CIA, or CISA certification
- Proven use of technology and systems to improve internal control effectiveness and testing efficiency
- Expert understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO)
- Strong analytical skills to assess risk, materiality, and translate findings into improvements
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for stakeholders at all levels
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead cross-geographic project workflows
- Adaptable and comfortable in fast-paced manufacturing and technology environments
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual)
- Extensive travel required
- Familiarity with Google Enterprise, various ERP systems, and ADPLyric
What We Do
Winchester Interconnect designs and manufactures precision-engineered interconnect systems, including connectors, cable assemblies, RF/microwave solutions, and fiber optics. They provide tailored solutions for high-performance applications across the aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial sectors, focusing on solving complex connectivity challenges with high reliability and agility.








