Vice President, Finance Governance Manager

Job information:

• Functional title - Finance Governance Manager
• Department -  Finance
• Corporate level - Vice President
• Report to - Director, Finance Risk and Control
• Location - NEW JERSEY
• Expected full-time salary range between $ 120K - $160K + variable compensation + 401(k) match + benefits.
  Note: Disclosure as required by NY/NJ Pay Transparency Law of the expected salary compensation range for this role.

Role Purpose

The Finance Governance Manager supports the effective operation and continuous improvement of governance within the Finance function to ensure the Function compliance with all ERM, ORM, Audit and Regulatory requirements. The role focuses on assisting with the development and maintenance of Finance policies, procedures, processes, and controls, helping Finance meet regulatory and internal requirements, and supporting risk and control activities. The position works closely with Finance teams and second line and third-line functions to promote consistent and well-controlled Finance practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and enhancement of the Finance governance framework, including policies, procedures, desktop procedures and processes, and ensure Finance practices align with wider enterprise governance, risk frameworks

• Support the drafting, review, and updating of Finance policies, procedures, and process mapping documentation, and work with Finance stakeholders to ensure documentation is accurate, clear, and up to date.
• Help promote consistent governance practices across Finance teams and assist in identifying opportunities to improve or simplify Finance processes while maintaining appropriate controls.

• Assist Finance in meeting regulatory, statutory, and internal compliance requirements by supporting with the drafting, review, and updating of regulatory documents such as the financial aspects of the Recovery and wind-down Plan.
• Support Finance risk and control processes, including risk identification, assessment, and monitoring.
• Assist with control design, drafting, testing, and remediation tracking.
• Assist Finance stakeholders with issues identifications and action remediations, monitor and report progress.
• Help monitor and follow up on internal and external audit findings and agreed action plans
• Support promoting a risk culture environment within the Finance function through periodic communications and trainings.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Finance governance

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience supporting governance activities, including policies, procedures, risk, and control processes, and regulatory or audit interactions, preferably in a corporate finance environment.
• Basic understanding of Finance processes and internal controls.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented with a willingness to learn and develop governance expertise.
• Organized, reliable, and proactive in following up on actions.
• Collaborative and approachable, with the confidence to ask questions and seek guidance.
• Practical mindset with an interest in improving Finance processes and controls.