Manager, Risk & Controls

Job Description The Manager, Risk & Controls will play a key role in supporting the design, documentation, and execution of the company’s internal control framework for financial reporting and to help maintain the company’s SOX compliance program. This role will oversee control documentation, testing coordination, and risk assessments across finance processes. The manager will work closely with internal teams and external auditors to ensure a strong, compliant control environment as Versant establishes itself as a standalone company. Key Responsibilities Maintain and update internal control documentation in accordance with SOX 404 requirements, including risk control matrices, process narratives, and flowcharts Support process owners in the design and implementation of internal controls across financial reporting, working closely with Controllership and Operational Finance Coordinate and support walkthroughs, testing, and control evaluation with internal and external auditors Track deficiencies and remediation plans across all business processes; partner with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution and appropriate documentation Conduct periodic risk assessments to ensure control environment reflects changes in systems, process, and organizational structure Assist in the development and rollout of training materials and tools to educate control owners and process teams on SOX expectations and documentation standards Work with the VP of Technical Accounting & Policy to prepare materials for senior leadership on control effectiveness, risk exposure, and compliance status Collaborate with IT and Finance Systems teams to evaluate automated controls, change management protocols, and system access controls within SAP, OneStream, and Workiva Participate in process improvement initiatives that reduce risk and enhance audit readiness Serve as a point of contact during audits for coordination, evidence requests, and inquiry responses Ensure consistent execution of controls across functions by embedding control procedures into day-to-day business operations Support onboarding of new process owners and business areas into the SOX framework and advise on control design for new or evolving operations