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Versant Media · 2 days ago

Manager, Risk & Controls

Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $125K/yr

4+ years exp

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment, and they are seeking a Manager, Risk & Controls to support the design, documentation, and execution of the company’s internal control framework for financial reporting. This role will oversee control documentation, testing coordination, and risk assessments across finance processes, ensuring a strong, compliant control environment as Versant establishes itself as a standalone company.

BroadcastingInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment

Responsibilities

Maintain and update internal control documentation in accordance with SOX 404 requirements, including risk control matrices, process narratives, and flowcharts

Support process owners in the design and implementation of internal controls across financial reporting, working closely with Controllership and Operational Finance Coordinate and support walkthroughs, testing, and control evaluation with internal and external auditors

Track deficiencies and remediation plans across all business processes; partner with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution and appropriate documentation

Conduct periodic risk assessments to ensure control environment reflects changes in systems, process, and organizational structure

Assist in the development and rollout of training materials and tools to educate control owners and process teams on SOX expectations and documentation standards

Work with the VP of Technical Accounting & Policy to prepare materials for senior leadership on control effectiveness, risk exposure, and compliance status

Collaborate with IT and Finance Systems teams to evaluate automated controls, change management protocols, and system access controls within SAP, OneStream, and Workiva

Participate in process improvement initiatives that reduce risk and enhance audit readiness

Serve as a point of contact during audits for coordination, evidence requests, and inquiry responses

Ensure consistent execution of controls across functions by embedding control procedures into day-to-day business operations

Support onboarding of new process owners and business areas into the SOX framework and advise on control design for new or evolving operations

Qualification

SOX complianceFinancial reportingRisk assessmentsU.S. GAAPSEC reportingAnalytical skillsAccuracyLeadership skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail