Internal Controls Manager
Internal Controls Manager
POSITION SUMMARY:
Tarkett North America is seeking an Internal Controls Manager to own and strengthen the internal control environment across the North American organization. This role designs, tests, and monitors financial and operational controls to ensure compliance with Group and regulatory standards, mitigate risks, safeguard assets, and maintain audit readiness. The role partners closely with business units to identify process gaps and drive practical, sustainable improvements. The Internal Controls Manager reports functionally to the Director of Corporate Finance and maintains a dotted-line relationship with the Group Internal Controls Director in France to ensure alignment with global internal control standards, methodology, and reporting requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the design, documentation, and periodic testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) across Tarkett North America entities, in accordance with SOX 404 requirements and Group internal control policy.
- Maintain and update process narratives, risk-control matrices (RCMs), and control documentation for key financial and operational cycles (e.g., order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, financial close).
- Plan and execute the annual controls testing calendar; coordinate walkthroughs, sample testing, and evidence collection with control owners across finance, supply chain, sales, and other functions.
- Identify control deficiencies, assess severity and root cause, and work with process owners to develop and track action plans through to closure.
- Act as the liaison between Tarkett North America and the Group Internal Controls team in France, ensuring local practices reflect Group methodology, reporting deadlines are met, and emerging risks or issues are escalated appropriately.
- Partner with business process owners to evaluate the design efficiency of controls and recommend process improvements that reduce risk while minimizing unnecessary administrative burden.
- Support the rollout of new or updated controls tied to system implementations, process changes, M&A integration, or organizational changes.
- Deliver periodic reporting and dashboards on control testing status, deficiencies, and remediation progress to the Director of Corporate Finance and Group Internal Controls.
- Provide training and guidance to control owners on internal control concepts, documentation standards, and testing expectations.
- Monitor changes in regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, COSO framework updates) and assess implications for the North American control environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5-8+ years of progressive experience in internal controls, internal audit, external audit, or a related accounting/finance role; experience in a manufacturing or multi-entity environment is a plus.
- Strong working knowledge of SOX 404 requirements, COSO framework, and internal control testing methodologies.
- CPA or CIA preferred
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and understanding of key financial and operational business processes.
- Prior experience working within a matrixed organization, including cross-functional and cross-border collaboration, is a plus.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Attention to detail, organized and thorough with desire for continuous improvement
- Exhibits high level of curiosity to develop understanding of the business
SKILLS ATTRIBUTES:
- Prior experience working within a matrixed organization, including cross-functional and cross-border collaboration, is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risk and translate findings into practical recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present findings clearly to finance leadership and non-finance stakeholders alike.
- High degree of independence and self-direction - comfortable managing a controls program without a supporting team.
- Strong project management and organizational skills to manage multiple testing cycles, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Collaborative, relationship-building approach; able to influence without direct authority across business units.
- Exhibits high level of curiosity to develop understanding of the business and see the bigger picture on process and risk.
WORK ENVIORNMENT:
- Typically operates in a professional office or hybrid environment
- Occasional travel to plant sites required for testing
What We Offer
A commitment that Safety is #1
Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!
Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.
Responsible Manufacturing - Protecting Our Planet for the Future
We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.
We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.
We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.
Who we are:
With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025. The Group hasclose to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build “The Way to Better Floors,” the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach.
Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.