Internal Controls Manager

As the Manager of Internal Controls at Honeywell, you will hold a critical leadership position within our controllership team. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee and support the SOX function within the Aerospace business. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing a risk-based control framework aligned with COSO standards that ensures financial integrity, operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with policies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including finance teams, controllership, and other stakeholders, to drive improvements in control design, documentation quality and efficiency in financial operations. Your ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally, will be essential in driving the success of the internal control function within controllership. You will report directly to our Sr. Director of Internal Controls and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, Arizona location on a Hybrid work schedule. At Honeywell, our people leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying, and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a risk based internal control framework. Identify areas of potential risk and develop strategies to mitigate risk. Serve as technical subject matter expert on controls matter, including development, optimization and documentation of internal controls. Collaborate closely with cross functional teams, including finance teams, controllership, and other stakeholders, to drive process improvements and efficiency in financial controls. Serve as a key point of contact for internal control matters, representing the controllership in discussions with senior management and other stakeholders. YOU MUST HAVE Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or controllership roles or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong knowledge of SOX, COSO framework and internal controls over financial reporting. Ability to execute a risk-based approach to assess and enhance design and operational effectiveness. Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail. Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing best practices. WE VALUE CPA or equivalent certification. Experience working with Big 4 or national public accounting firm. Proven ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively. Continuous learning mindset, with a passion for staying updated with industry trends and best practices. Experience working in a multinational company, with exposure to global accounting and reporting requirements. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. #J-18808-Ljbffr