Are you ready to contribute building the gold standard in internal controls? We are seeking a visionary leader to design and deliver a comprehensive internal controls framework — one that sets the benchmark across industries and geographies. This is a crucial leadership role that ensures our internal control environment is robust, tailored based on ABB standards and culture, and aligned with global compliance and financial reporting standards.

Your responsibilities

As the Head of Assurance, Risk and Internal Controls (ARIC) Framework you will:

• Design the Global Assurance Framework: Create and implement a comprehensive, risk-based assurance framework that aligns with regulatory requirements, internal policies, ABB culture and best practices.

• Operationalize End-to-End Assurance Processes: Define and manage the global process for risk assessment, testing, monitoring, and reporting of deficiencies. Collaborate closely with business compliance managers, global process owners’ teams, internal audit, corporate compliance, and risk teams to ensure integration and efficiency.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders: Work alongside senior leaders in finance, audit, legal, and operations to synchronize control objectives and promote accountability for controls.

• Innovate Assurance Delivery: Leverage digital tools, automation, and data analytics implemented by specialized teams to enhance assurance coverage and insight generation. Collaborate with digital ARIC team to embed processes into our GRC platform.

• Governance and Reporting: Maintain effective governance over assurance activities and provide transparent updates to executive leadership and audit committees.

• Build Capability and Culture: Lead a skilled team. Develop and deliver training programs to promote control awareness and accountability across the organization.

Your qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification preferred.

• 12+ years of progressive experience in internal controls, assurance, audit, or compliance within multinational environments.

• Demonstrable field experience as a compliance or internal controls manager at the country level.

• Deep technical skill in SOX 404, COSO framework, and global internal control standards.

• Demonstrated ability in designing and implementing risk-based assurance frameworks and controls testing programs.

• Proficient stakeholder management and communication skills across functions and geographies.

• Experience with ERP systems, GRC platforms, and data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, ACL, Tableau).

• Inspirational leadership and people development skills.

This is more than a role—it's an opportunity to manage transformation, promote innovation, and have a meaningful role in how we manage risk and ensure compliance globally. You’ll work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your skills will transform our assurance strategy.