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Finance Risk & ICFR Controls Senior Manager

5 days ago Milwaukee, WI

At PwC, our people in finance focus on providing financial advice and strategic guidance to clients, helping them optimise their financial performance and make informed business decisions. These individuals handle financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management. Those in accounting at PwC will focus on managing financial records, analysing data, and assisting in compliance with accounting standards. You will play a crucial role in providing accurate financial information and insights to support decision-making.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

  • Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
  • Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
  • Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
  • Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
  • Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
  • Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
  • Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
  • Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity
As part of the Finance team you are expected to lead and execute finance operations, SOX 404, internal controls, ITGCs, and entity level controls. As a Senior Manager you are expected to oversee the development of a sustainable internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) framework, manage a team of Controls professionals, and provide strategic direction for direct reports.

Responsibilities
- Lead and execute finance operations, SOX 404, internal controls, ITGCs, and entity level controls
- Oversee the development of a sustainable ICFR framework
- Manage a team of Controls professionals
- Provide strategic direction for direct reports
- Maintain operational excellence and top-tier client interaction
- Leverage influence and proficiency to deliver quality results
- Guide teams in developing innovative financial solutions

What You Must Have
- High School Diploma
- 6 years of experience

What Sets You Apart
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Accounting & Finance, Accounting & Technology, Management Information Systems preferred
- CPA, CISA, CFE, CIA certifications preferred
- Proficiency in finance operations and SOX 404
- Proficiency in internal controls and ITGCs
- Strategic and operational planning support
- Knowledge of firm-sponsored work solutions
- Leading remediation efforts for ICFR framework
- Managing a team of Controls professionals
- Communicating with leaders to share ideas

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines

The salary range for this position is: $91,000 - $321,500, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

Client-provided location(s): Milwaukee, WI, Atlanta, GA, Kansas City, MO, Columbus, OH, Houston, TX, Oklahoma City, OK, Boston, MA, San Antonio, TX, Fort Worth, TX, Birmingham, AL, Little Rock, AR, Detroit, MI, Seattle, WA, Indianapolis, IN, San Diego, CA, Pittsburgh, PA, San Francisco, CA, Philadelphia, PA, Phoenix, AZ, Silicon Valley, CA, New York, NY, Portland, OR, Cleveland, OH, Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Sacramento, CA, Richmond, VA, Baltimore, MD, Minneapolis, MN, Washington, DC, Tampa, FL, Las Vegas, NV, Los Angeles, CA, Austin, TX, Grand Rapids, MI, Nashville, TN, Miami, FL, Dallas, TX, New Orleans, LA, Denver, CO, Chicago, IL, Orlando, FL, Des Moines, IA, Salt Lake City, UT, Cincinnati, OH, Fayetteville, AR, Buffalo, NY, Jacksonville, FL, Albany, NY, Toledo, OH, Hartford, CT, Louisville, KY, Tulsa, OK, Columbia, SC, Waterbury, VT, Irvine, CA, Rosemont, IL, Greensboro, NC, Florham Park, NJ, Spartanburg, SC, Darien, CT, Melville, NY, Rochester, MA
Job ID: PricewaterhouseCoopers-654248WD
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-07T17:11:23

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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