Manager IT Internal Controls

Lead and develop a team responsible for global SOX control maintenance, testing, and continuous improvement
• Manage and enhance ITGC and ITAC frameworks, including control design, risk assessments, and updates for system and business changes
• Plan and oversee IT control testing and audit activities with Internal Audit and external auditors
• Analyze control deficiencies, perform root cause analysis, and drive sustainable remediation with control owners
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and automation to improve control monitoring and reporting
• Provide advisory support to IT and project teams to embed controls into system implementations and SDLC processes
• Lead IT control integration for acquisitions, ensuring alignment and successful stabilization

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field; certifications (CIA, CISA, CRISC, CISM, CRMA) preferred
• 8-12 years of experience in IT controls, IT audit, or IT risk in a multinational environment
• Strong experience with SOX 404 compliance, including ITGC and ITAC testing and remediation
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA preferred) and tools such as ServiceNow, SailPoint, Databricks, and Power BI
• Strong knowledge of IT control areas including access management, change management, and SDLC
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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