Associate Finance Director, Audit - AbbVie
North Chicago, IL
About the Job
We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio
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Job Description AbbVie’s Internal Audit (IA) function plays a valuable role in protecting and enhancing the organization’s value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice and insights
The function is guided by a disciplined, collaborative approach that is aligned with AbbVie’s strategy and the IIA standards with a focus on constant innovation and talent development
Reporting to the Finance Audit Director, the Associate Finance Director, Audit will have responsibility for planning, executing and reporting on assigned internal audits and 3rd party audits as well as developing and implementing key improvements to department processes
Finance Audit assignments may be performed anywhere in the world AbbVie operates
The incumbent will also work as part of the department’s overall management team to perform and maintain an annual risk assessment which forms the basis of our annual audit plan
Other responsibilities include aiding the Director in developing talent strategies and effectively managing direct reports and audit teams
Given the extent of the department’s interactions with the business and other functions, excellent communication and relationship building skills are required together with the ability to deal with ambiguity and exercise critical thinking to effectively influence senior business management and peers while acting as a catalyst for positive change
Strong people management skills are essential
Responsibilities Audit Planning, Execution & Reporting (~70%) + In collaboration with the rest of the IA management team, assist the Directors in the development and execution of a comprehensive risk-based global internal audit program through proactive involvement and research of industry and profession best practices
+ Directly manage and perform multiple Financial internal audits simultaneously with the objective of assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, efficiency of operations, compliance with corporate policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles
+ Provide management with valuable recommendations and insights to strengthen the control environment
+ Manage internal projects and process improvement initiatives
+ Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and independence in the execution of duties
Other (~30%) + Coach and mentor audit staff
Proactively liaise with various business and corporate functions management providing counsel and input on risk and control issues facing their functions
Manage and perform key departmental process improvement initiatives including internal quality assurance; assist with audit issue trend analysis and reporting
Manage and perform special projects including providing controls consulting expertise to the business
Assist with preparation of quarterly Leadership presentations, as needed
Qualifications + Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
+ Area of Study: Finance, Accounting and/or Business Administration
+ MS and/or MBA preferred
+ Preferred: CIA, CPA and/or CFE Certifications
+ Requires 7-10 years progressive experience in Finance/Accounting
+ Experience in public accounting or internal audit, previous managerial experience, pharmaceutical industry experience are preferred
Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: + The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position
Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range
This range may be modified in the future. + We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. + This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs
+ This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable
The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion
It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status
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