Internal Controls - Manager

We are looking for a talented Internal Controls Manager to join our team specializing in Finance for Cummins Inc. in Indianapolis, IN.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: 

• Drive a disciplined annual control plan by developing and managing execution that prioritizes key risks, aligns to business objectives, and strengthens governance. 
• Assess and enhance the internal control environment by leading business process and control reviews to validate design effectiveness and execution quality. 
• Identify and mitigate business risks through critical review of risk assessments, strengthening safeguards over assets and core business operations. 
• Ensure control documentation integrity by maintaining process maps, flowcharts, and control matrices that are current, accurate, and compliant with company standards. 
• Advance process and control maturity by leading improvement initiatives that modernize accounting processes and internal control systems. 
• Influence meaningful change with leaders by partnering with business leadership to implement practical, value‑added internal control improvements and management action plans. 
• Provide trusted advisory across assurance partners by collaborating with business teams, internal audit, external auditors, BPA, and Accounting Policy to resolve control deficiencies and accounting issues. 
• Build control capability across the organization by developing and delivering targeted internal control training that improves understanding, consistency, and policy application.

To be successful in this role you will need the following: 

• Strong risk and process evaluation capability – Apply internal control frameworks to analyze business processes, identify control gaps, assess risks, and develop practical remediation and risk management plans. 

• Effective leadership and influence – Collaborate across teams, communicate clearly to diverse audiences, demonstrate courage in addressing tough issues, and direct work by providing clarity, delegation, and obstacle removal. 

• Deep expertise in financial internal controls – Assess control design and operating effectiveness, respond to evolving business needs, and lead remediation efforts to mitigate financial reporting risks. 

• Solid knowledge of US GAAP and policy application – Interpret accounting standards accurately, evaluate business implications, and communicate requirements and impacts to stakeholders with varying levels of financial expertise.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting required.

• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or related certification required.

Experience:

Significant relevant work experience, including supervisory experience, required.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Lead various types of internal controls projects, including assessing control design, assessing control operating effectiveness/efficiency, and consulting through system/organizational/process changes
• When leading projects, develop objectives, approach, and deadlines; and manage the project to fulfill the objectives, execute the approach, and meet deadlines
• Assess and determine impact for control-related results and issues identified
• Customer service focus
• Continual improvement mindset
• Collaborate with other GIC managers
• Coordinate and support external audit efforts