Internal Control Manager

WE ARE A PRODUCT COMPANY.

WE ARE A PROCESS COMPANY.

ABOVE ALL, WE ARE A PEOPLE COMPANY.

The history of the Acushnet Company is tightly woven into the fabric of golf. From the start, we’ve been committed to enriching the experience of dedicated golfers through superior product performance, technological innovation, unmatched quality, and exceptional service. We are more than a collection of leading golf brands and products. We are a team united in our passion for the game. We are bridge builders who embrace our responsibility to leave our brands, businesses, communities, and the game of golf in a better position than when we started.

Together we live by the credo, “Autograph your work with excellence.” We earn our position as unrivaled leaders in every category in which we compete, striving for excellence in all that we do – from the performance and consistency of our products to our engagement with golfers and trade partners, to our commitment to creating a workplace built on diversity, inclusion, belonging and respect.

Summary: The Internal Control Manager will contribute to Acushnet’s global SOX Compliance Program by ensuring that an accurate and timely assessment of the company’s internal controls over financial reporting is performed, providing global coordination to drive consistency in application of controls across our business units.

Responsibilities:

• Support Internal Control management in the execution of the annual SOX program including: 
  • Project plan creation with identified dates and milestones.
  • Process and control walkthroughs in the US and at selected international locations.
  • Testing of key controls (business/application/key reports, etc.), globally, including continuous improvement of effective and efficient control activities for both Business and IT frameworks.
  • Assessment of any findings, and, in partnership with Control Owners/stakeholders, development of appropriate remediation plans.
  • Create and present periodic progress reports to Internal Control and Finance leadership.
• Collaborate with / review work of third-party team of up to 50 global resources who perform control testing and review both in the US and at ex-US in-scope locations.
• Support Internal Audit with oversight of out-of-scope business unit and subsidiary risk mitigation program
• Develop partnerships with business units and subsidiaries, globally, to ensure that Process and Control Owners and contacts understand their roles and responsibilities.
• Administer the Internal Control Workiva wDesk application.
• Create and deliver training to internal stakeholders, as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science or Master’s in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration CPA/CIA or other designation preferred
• 5 years of progressive experience in financial audit and/or internal controls assessment, experience developing and managing a mix of internal and external resources, thorough understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO and PCAOB requirements, strong project management and organizational skills. 
• Experience with ITGC frameworks and activities helpful, but not necessary.
• Enthusiasm for technology, innovation and a fast-paced business environment. 
• Enthusiasm and passion for athletics, golf, and the Titleist and FootJoy brands