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We focus on our customers and are proud of the difference our technology makes. We partner with some of the biggest manufacturing companies in the world and our technical innovations are used to enhance well-known brands across multiple industries.\nTitle Internal Controls Manager\nDepartment Finance\nLocation Niwot/Hybrid\nReports To Global Controller\nAbout Us\nEstablished in 1972, Particle Measuring Systems is a global leader for micro-contamination monitoring equipment improving the performance of clean manufactures in the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries. We’re a growing technology company in Niwot, Colorado, the heart of the Rocky Mountains. We offer an exceptional and rewarding work environment in a great place to live. Our employees enjoy challenging projects in the development and manufacture of light scattering particle counters and diverse technologies and applications.\nThe Role\nThe Global Internal Controls Manager will act as the Global Controller’s control tower for internal controls, accounting governance, balance sheet quality, compliance tracking, and audit coordination across Americas, EMEA, and APAC. The role will maintain the global controls framework, implement and monitor compliance with Spectris Group Internal Controls Policy / Minimum Control Standards, coordinate regional self-assessments, track control gaps, and follow up on remediation actions.\nThe position will also support global reconciliation standards, intercompany governance, consolidation and elimination tracking, transfer pricing coordination, statutory and tax compliance calendars, audit evidence, and accounting policy documentation. This role will improve consistency, visibility, and control discipline across regions while supporting stronger audit readiness and reducing dependency on informal or undocumented processes.\nJob Responsibilities\nMaintain and continuously improve the global internal controls framework, control matrix, and control testing calendar to ensure effective risk management and compliance.\nImplement, monitor, and track compliance with Spectris Group Internal Controls Policy and Minimum Control Standards across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions.\nCoordinate regional control self-assessments, evaluate compliance against established control requirements, identify control gaps, and partner with regional finance leaders to drive timely remediation.\nLead control testing activities, evidence collection, deficiency tracking, and corrective action follow-up to support internal and external compliance requirements.\nMaintain documentation demonstrating control execution and policy compliance to support Spectris Group reporting, management review activities, and audit requirements.\nDevelop and monitor a global controls and balance sheet risk reporting process, providing visibility into key control risks, reconciliation status, and remediation progress.\nEstablish and maintain global balance sheet reconciliation standards, documentation requirements, and governance processes that promote consistency and accuracy across all regions.\nOwn intercompany governance processes, including mismatch analysis, dispute resolution, consolidation support, elimination entry coordination, and monitoring of intercompany balances.\nCoordinate transfer pricing activities, including annual calendars, true-up calculations, intercompany charging methodologies, markup reviews, and supporting documentation retention.\nMaintain and monitor the global statutory and tax compliance calendar in partnership with regional finance teams and external advisors to ensure timely filings and regulatory compliance.\nCoordinate audit readiness activities, including management of audit requests, supporting documentation, issue tracking, and remediation efforts arising from internal and external audits.\nMaintain and update global accounting policies, process documentation, and governance standards while supporting implementation of new accounting and reporting requirements.\nPartner with finance, accounting, tax, and business leaders to drive process standardization, strengthen internal controls, and identify ERP and system enhancement opportunities.\nDevelop and maintain centralized repositories for accounting policies, controls documentation, compliance records, and audit support materials.\nContinuously evaluate processes for improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety\nThis job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities may evolve over time, and other related duties may be assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the company.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.\n7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, internal controls, audit, compliance, or financial governance.\n3+ years of experience managing or leading internal control, compliance, audit, or financial reporting initiatives.\nExperience within a multinational or global organization with responsibility across multiple regions and legal entities.\nExperience supporting external audits, internal audits, SOX programs, or similar governance frameworks.\nStrong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and financial governance principles.\nKnowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting processes.\nUnderstanding of balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, consolidations, transfer pricing, and statutory compliance requirements.\nExperience developing policies, procedures, process documentation, and business controls.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and recommend practical solutions.\nExcellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders across functions and geographic regions.\nHigh attention to detail, professional judgment, and commitment to accountability and control excellence.\nPreferred Qualifications\nCPA, CIA, CISA, or similar professional certification.\nExperience implementing or enhancing internal controls programs, governance processes, or compliance initiatives.\nExperience working with ERP systems and financial consolidations.\nWork Environment & Physical Requirements\nThis role primarily operates in an office/lab/manufacturing environment. Must be able to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods of time\nOccasional lifting of up to 20 lbs. may be required\nReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role\nCompensation & Benefits\nCompetitive base salary range: $125,000 - $150,000 depending on experienceOur compensation philosophy: we offer competitive pay based on market data, including local, national, and industry benchmarks. For new hires, offers are generally within the established min- to mid-point of the range for the role, with flexibility to recognize experience, skills, and education. 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