Manager of Internal Control and Risk Management

**Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX**:We are looking for a Manager of Internal Control and Risk Management to lead our efforts to improve and develop the overall control environment at Arc’teryx. In this newly created role, you will drive the development of the function. You will report to the Senior Manager of Accounting and Control within the Arc’teryx Finance function, with a dotted line to the Risk Management Director of the Amer Sports Group (the parent company of Arc’teryx).

**Meet Your Future Team**:

- You will support and be responsible for maintaining and improving the internal control function in the Arc’teryx environment, including HQ, sales entities, support functions and retail stores.

**If you were a Manager of Internal Control and Risk Management now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing**:

- Managing and executing internal control reviews designed to identify control enhancements, efficiencies and process improvement opportunities
- Analyzing data for evidence of deficiencies in controls and any compliance deviations with statutory regulations or company policies and guidelines
- Leading the execution of financial, operational, and compliance internal control assessments through inquiry, observation and testing
- Monitoring and managing remediation activities
- Collaborating with management to adjust internal control environment when needed
- Identifying, documenting and communicating audit findings
- Assisting with post-audit follow up to determine adequacy of corrective actions taken
- Participating and performing audit projects and evaluating the adequacy of internal control and risk management operating practices
- Assisting with development and testing of the internal controls and risk management approach
- Identifying and assessing controls against best practices and monitor risk management in your responsibility area
- Sharing best practices and helping to improve operational efficiencies and strengthen internal controls and risk management in your responsibility area
- Assisting in the compilation of findings and collaborate with management on action plans and follow up items as necessary
- Making recommendations for improving policies and standard operating procedures
- Providing assistance to external auditors during year-end audit
- Assisting with control risk assessments and planning procedures
- Performing and administering special projects and tasks as assigned
- Maintaining the GRC platform for your related locations

**Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future**:

- Participating in the development of data analytics and automated control testing
- Establishment of business partnerships within the Brand and group to solidify the function as a “go-to” partner
- Setting and following detailed project timelines and

**Are you our next Manager of Internal Control and Risk Management?**:

- You have 4-6+ years of public accounting auditing or relevant internal control experience
- You have hands-on external or internal audit experience
- You have strong accounting skills along with an understanding of accounting processes and operational flows
- You have prior experience in a multi-national work environment (a strong plus)
- You have your CPA or CIA Designation (or equivalent)
- You have experience in risk management, internal control, inspection, internal audit, process management, quality, operation management
- You have SOX / J-SOX or similar compliance experience
- You have working knowledge of internal control concepts, IFRS / US GAAP, PCAOB, SOX 404, and COSO, Risk Management Frameworks
- You have the ability to understand complex financial accounting systems and processes
- You have strong written and oral communication in English. Further languages are a plus.
- You have a positive, proactive attitude and an eagerness to learn
- You are able to work independently on complex projects and are able to work as part of a team, with excellent interpersonal skills
- You have a resilient way of working and the ability to deal with ambiguity and imperfect information
- You have strong project management skills, an organized way of working and have strong attention to details
- You have strong analytical, problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills
- You have experience with SAP

**Equal Opportunity**

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

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