Purpose: 

What if you could go to work and contribute to a sustainable future? Billerud, formerly Verso, is a leading sustainable packaging materials and paper company. We are passionate paper makers committed to providing the best solutions to our customers.  It is our goal to deliver a quality product, on time.  We offer competitive compensation, full benefits, opportunities for growth and advancement, and an understanding that our people make us successful.

If you are passionate about what you do and driven to do it well, there is a place for you at Billerud!

Summary Description:

The Audit and Compliance Manager leads the internal audit activities for Billerud North America to ensure the annual successful completion of the Group internal audit plan, including risk-based audits, assessment of internal controls, investigations as required, consulting with management and monitoring and follow-up of management action plans.

Key Accountabilities:

Bulleted List of key accountabilities.

• Supports the VP Global Internal annual risk assessment and audit plan development.
• Supports the annual successful completion of the regional components of the Group internal audit plan, including risk-based audits, assessment of internal control, and investigations as required.
• Collaborates with management, public accountants/external auditor, and financial leadership.
• Consults on corrective action plans for deficiencies identified through internal or external audits, monitors remediation efforts and follows-up management’s action plans.
• Manages co-sourced audit service provider to ensure timely completion of assigned work within budget. Includes audit planning, leading, and directing co-sourced auditors, and reviewing work product.
• Reporting
• Engages with the Compliance Director regarding the internal control program and consults on materiality, risk assessment, evaluation, and aggregation of control deficiencies.
• Operating as a Speak-Up Line Officer, receives, evaluates and may investigate complaints received.
• Monitors compliance training to ensure successful and timely completion.
• Travels as required to North American locations.

Required Skills

Minimum Required Skills:

• Strong communication, project management, time management, interpersonal and people skills
• Commitment to maintain competency through ongoing professional development
• Exhibits high ethical standards with the ability to handle confidential information

Preferred Skills:

• Extensive skill in planning and project management and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Considerable skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems, including creative problem-solving.
• Ability to manage people and processes outside the department without a direct reporting relationship or ownership.

Required Experience

Minimum Required Experience and Education:

• 5-8 years of solid work experience and understanding of financial audit, control concepts and processes with practical experience in Internal Audit, Internal Control
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field from an accredited college or university
• Professional Certification (CIA, CPA preferred, other certifications considered)

Preferred Experience & Education

• 8-10 years of solid work experience and understanding of financial audit, control concepts and processes with practical experience in Public Accounting, Internal Audit, Internal Control and Enterprise Risk Management

We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local employment laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, and any other protected classifications.  This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, discipline and terminations.

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