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Director, Internal Controls

At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.

Title: Director – Internal Controls

Business Unit: Corporate Accounting

Location: Charlotte, NC

Job Summary

This position will play a key role in the company’s Client, Finance and Operations group. The Internal Controls and Audit Oversite Team is responsible for developing, testing and managing the firm’s internal controls as well as ensuring that all corporate and investment company financial statement audits are conducted efficiently and effectively.

The Director of Internal Controls will lead Barings internal SOX program and help facilitate the successful execution of audit-related activities. The position involves analyzing risks as well as the underlying controls and recommending process and control improvements to strengthen Barings control environment. This individual will be responsible for collecting data from multiple sources, reviewing, investigating and documenting issues and summarizing and communicating key outcomes to senior management.

This individual will be integral to maintaining and promoting working relationships with both the internal and external audit teams, operations as well as Barings’s parent company.

This position will be located in the Charlotte, NC office.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead the Barings SOX and SOC1 program deliverables (including: scoping, walkthrough, design and operational effectiveness testing)
Coordinate and track internal control testing progress and identify control gaps
Manage and drive remediation or corrective action plans associated with financial and operational risks
Work with various process owners to create and update process documentation, flowcharts and process risk assessments
Analyze and review business changes impacting internal controls over financial reporting and operational processes
Identify and implement new controls and process improvements
Actively participate in various audit engagements and deliverables related to internal controls
Track, coordinate and report audit deliverables from key stakeholders within the firm
Lead and/or assist on ad hoc projects

Qualifications

Degree in finance or accounting required, CPA preferred
10+ years of experience performing internal or external audits within the financial services industry
Sound knowledge and experience in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Sarbanes-Oxley, and Statement on Standards for Attestation No. 18 (“SSAE 18”)
Applied working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting procedures
Strong project and resource management skills
Working knowledge and experience with auditing tools such as Archer, Audit Control Language, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
Exceptional interpersonal, presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
Strategic and creative thinker with the ability to drive to results, and transform the current state
Ability to communicate issues and recommendations persuasively to key stakeholders across levels and business units, including leadership
Ability to effectively influence key stakeholders in multiple geographic locations
Manage initiatives to aggressive timeframes and ensure high quality results are delivered on time
Significant research and analytical skills including the ability to coalesce disparate information
Process mapping and problem-solving skills
Comfortable in rapidly changing, high sense of urgency type environments

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Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.

Barings offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

CORE BENEFITS & WELLNESS

Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING

401(k) Plan w/Company Match
Pension Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care & Dependent Care
Retirement Health Reimbursement Account

LIFE INSURANCE

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Spouse and Child Life Insurance

TIME OFF, DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Annual Holidays
Paid Leave of Absences (Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, Bereavement Time)
Short and Long Term Disability Plans
Paid Volunteer Time

OTHER BENEFITS

Education Assistance Program
Charitable Matching Gifts Program
Commuter Reimbursement Program
Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program

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Private

INDUSTRY

Investment & Asset Management

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Charlotte, NC

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