The Senior Manager, Internal Controls will oversee global SOX and internal controls compliance for Mosaic. Located in North America, this role ensures all related activities are developed, maintained, and improved, and supports change initiatives with effective controls that meet governance standards. Responsibilities include managing a team in Brazil (2 staff) and working closely with Finance, Management, Audit, IT, Legal, and senior leadership to strengthen the internal controls framework and support business needs.
What will you do?
Scope of Responsibility
Accountable for SOX and Internal Controls governance globally, covering all regions.
Serves as the main contact for Internal Controls issues, liaising with both Internal Audit and External Audit teams.
Responsible for overseeing global processes, maintaining standards, leading remediation efforts, and ensuring proper documentation governance.
Directly leads a team, including supervising two staff members based in Brazil.
Works closely with senior and executive leadership through frequent interactions.
Global SOX Compliance / Internal Controls Framework: Oversee and manage global Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and internal controls compliance efforts across all Mosaic regions. Responsibilities include:
Process Documentation, Policies, and Risk and Control Matrix - Collaborating with all levels of Global Management to:
o Maintain, review, update and/or develop comprehensive process documentation1 and policies related to internal controls and SOX compliance, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and risk management strategies.
o Design internal controls based on changes in the control environment (i.e., new business processes) or address any identified internal control gaps and/or deficiencies.
SOX / Internal Controls Training - Developing and delivering Global SOX training programs for process and control owners, including key stakeholders and ensure understanding of control requirements and responsibilities.
SOX Walkthroughs / Testing – Supporting Internal Audit and External Audit’s SOX Walkthrough and Testing activities, including but not limited to:
o Participating in walkthrough meetings and capturing process and control changes in order to update processes, policies, and risk control matrices documentation.
o Working with process and control owners to provide supporting documentation requested by Internal Audit and External Audit.
SOX / Internal Control Deficiencies - Ensuring effective control remediation and alignment with compliance standards:
o Partnering with Management to draft “Management Action Plans” that address control deficiencies identified throughout the year.
o Collaborating with Internal Audit, Vice President, and Directors to evaluate and assess the severity of SOX / internal control deficiencies (e.g., D - Deficiency, SD Significant Deficiency, MW – Material Weakness).
Segregation of Duties / SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) - Collaborating with the IT Compliance, business, functional teams, and Internal Audit to:
o Develop and assign mitigation controls.
o Designate users (owners) as approvers and monitors for the mitigation controls.
o Review business risks and maintain SOD compliance in the production system.
o Participate in SAP role redesign efforts.
o Support security-related aspects during S/4 transformation or migration projects.
Quarterly Self-Assessment (QSA) - Ensuring the timely and comprehensive completion of the quarterly QSA questionnaire, including proactive follow-up on any issues or concerns.
Assessing SOC 1 Reports - Facilitating the request and review of SOC 1 reports for both in-scope systems and third-party service providers.
External Audit Relationship Management – Acting as a liaison with the External Auditors on internal control and audit matters and proactively managing the relationship between management and external auditors, seeking opportunities to enhance communications, transparency, and coordination.
Global Internal Controls Leader: Operate as the single point of contact for Internal Controls. Establish and maintain deep and productive relationships with leadership across the organization, instilling trust and building a reputation as a business partner and solutions-provider. As appropriate, lead discussions with the senior and executive leadership.
New Operations:
Collaborate with management to design and evaluate SOX compliance and internal controls for new operations, system implementations, and transformation projects.
Provide expertise in non-recurring strategic activities, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, pre/post-system implementation reviews, and other initiatives.
Lead and contribute to special projects, as assigned.
Team Management: Provide day-to-day team leadership, coaching and mentoring in order to retain and expand organizational talent through focused attention and effort. Provide timely and constructive feedback on a regular basis to ensure employees have a clear understanding of their work, roles, and the business. Manage performance in accordance with Mosaic’s performance review process by providing performance feedback as appropriate to Internal Control employees.
Compliance / Other: Work with the legal team on investigations and other matters raised by Senior Management and other job duties as assigned.
What do you need for this role?
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 8 years’ professional experience in accounting, finance, or business processes.
Comprehensive knowledge of internal controls, SOX, internal audit procedures, GAAP, and technical accounting matters.
Demonstrated experience leading initiatives and projects with cross-functional teams in dynamic, complex environments.
Superior communication skills (verbal, written, and listening), with the capacity to present concepts and proposals to Senior Management.
Advanced interpersonal skills with proven capability to establish and sustain effective business relationships and collaborate across departments.
Exceptional leadership abilities, including coaching, development, and influence of staff and senior management.
Strong decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated proficiency in handling confidential information and navigating complex organizations.
Skilled in managing multiple projects and priorities, adapting to change, and working independently in a self-directed manner.
Outstanding organizational ability, attention to detail, and analytical prowess.
Extensive strategic planning and project management experience.
Ability to build and lead high-performing teams, foster partnerships at all levels, and provide leadership through influence and effective networking.
Willingness to challenge business practices collaboratively and exhibit curiosity for business improvement.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Advanced computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams.
CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional certifications preferred.
Public accounting experience preferred.
Experience with SAP and large-scale ERP environments, including segregation of duties concepts preferred.
Experience leading dispersed or matrixed teams in a global organization preferred.