The Internal Controls – Manager is responsible for leading the execution of business process and internal controls reviews across a business segment, region, or distributor. This role partners closely with business leadership to evaluate risk, strengthen the internal control environment, and drive meaningful process improvements. The position also plays a key leadership role in developing team capability and ensuring compliance with financial reporting and accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and manage execution of the annual internal controls plan.
• Lead business process and internal control reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of the control environment.
• Assess business risks and identify opportunities to enhance safeguards over company assets and operations.
• Review and validate internal control documentation (process maps, flowcharts, control matrices) to ensure alignment with company requirements.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting and internal control systems.
• Partner with business leaders to implement practical and sustainable internal control enhancements, including management action plans.
• Collaborate with Business Process Analysis teams, internal auditors, external auditors, and Accounting Policy to address control deficiencies and accounting issues.
• Provide guidance on the development and application of internal controls and company policies.
• Develop and deliver internal control training programs for business stakeholders.
• Build and lead a high-performing internal controls team by coaching, mentoring, and providing ongoing performance feedback.

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Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

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The Internal Controls – Manager is responsible for leading the execution of business process and internal controls reviews across a business segment, region, or distributor. This role partners closely with business leadership to evaluate risk, strengthen the internal control environment, and drive meaningful process improvements. The position also plays a key leadership role in developing team capability and ensuring compliance with financial reporting and accounting standards.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent) required.
• Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or related certification required.
• Big 4 accounting/audit experience preferred.
• Significant relevant work experience, including supervisory or team leadership experience, required.

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Skills & Experience

Technical & Functional Expertise

• Strong knowledge of business process and internal control risk analysis.
• Experience applying internal control frameworks to assess financial reporting risks and develop remediation plans.
• Solid understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and their application to business transactions.
• Ability to evaluate business processes, identify control gaps, and implement effective improvements.

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• Demonstrated business insight and ability to align internal control initiatives with organizational objectives.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build partnerships across functions and regions.
• Effective communication skills, capable of tailoring messaging to diverse audiences.
• Courage to address complex or sensitive issues constructively.
• Proven ability to direct work, delegate effectively, and ensure accountability.
• Global perspective with sensitivity to diverse cultures and business environments.
• Skilled in conflict management and influencing stakeholders to drive commitment and results.
• Ability to develop, coach, and mentor professional staff to build organizational capability.