Manager - Controls, Policy and Governance

The Manager, Governance Controls & Compliance is accountable for ensuring the Japan & Korea Operating Unit's (OU) full alignment with Company's global Controls, Policies & Governance (CPG) framework. This role acts as the primary local governance owner and advisor, translating corporate policies, Delegation of Authority (DOA), Risk & Control Model (RCM), and SOX requirements into effective local execution while enabling the business to operate efficiently and compliantly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary governance advisor for OU, ensuring local compliance with global financial policies, DOA, and RCM requirements.
• Serve as the key liaison between the Operating Unit and Corporate CPG, internal audit, and external auditors for all governance, controls, and SOX-related matters.
• Interpret, communicate, and support implementation of corporate governance standards, policies, and procedures, ensuring clarity and practicality for local stakeholders.
• Partner with other functions to ensure business decisions and commitments comply with DOA and approval requirements, proactively identifying control gaps or emerging risks.
• Assess local governance, controls, and compliance training needs based on risk trends, audit results, and control performance. Ensure recuring Policy trainings in the OU.
• Partner with Global Finance, Platform Services, and Process Owners on controls transformation initiatives, system implementations, and process changes impacting OU.

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline
• 8+ years of professional experience in internal controls, SOX, audit, governance, compliance, or related finance roles
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, financial policies, and risk management
• Experience working within a multinational, matrixed organization
• Proven ability to influence and partner with cross-functional stakeholders
• Fluency in English (written and oral); Japanese language capability highly preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Excellent command of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)