Location:

127 Public Square - Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Location: Cleveland, OH (Hybrid – 3 days in office per week)

Reports To: Director, Finance Risk Governance

The Senior Manager – Finance Risk Governance will play a critical role within the First Line of Defense (1LOD) Risk Governance function for the Finance organization. As part of the Controllership team, this role supports the full breadth of Finance by leading control design efforts and overseeing control testing activities. Additional responsibilities include risk profile development, RCSA program oversight, and cross-functional engagement to ensure risk is effectively identified, assessed, and mitigated.

Key Responsibilities:

 Control Design and Testing Oversight:

Lead the development of control design and ensure cross-Finance applicability.Oversee control testing activities and review documentation, including effectiveness ratings and narratives via the RCSA Program in GRC.Monitor sustainability of critical controls and support off-cycle operating assessments.

 

Risk Profile Management:

Develop and maintain quarterly risk profiles, including Top and Emerging Risks.Facilitate risk metric design and execution sessions; monitor breaches and trends.Draft executive-level narratives and coordinate sign-off meetings with stakeholders.

 

Program Oversight and Reporting:

Manage RCSA Program deliverables and ensure alignment with ERM standards.Provide monthly reporting and escalation to senior leadership on risk topics.Support committee reporting and third-party risk management activities.

 

Stakeholder Engagement:

Partner with Finance stakeholders to clarify expectations and drive accountability.Serve as a liaison between Finance and ERM for risk reviews and control updates.Facilitate training and onboarding for new risk processes and tools.

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or related field.7+ years of experience in risk governance, internal controls, or audit.Strong understanding of GRC platform (preferred) and RCSA methodology.Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and communicate with senior leadership.Experience in regulatory reporting and risk metric analysis preferred.

 

Preferred Attributes:

Strategic thinker with a proactive mindset.Skilled in translating complex risk concepts into actionable insights.Comfortable navigating confidential and sensitive organizational changes.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $120,000 to $130,000 annually depending on location and job-related factors such as level of experience. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for short-term incentive compensation and deferred incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance.

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Job Posting Expiration Date: 09/28/2025

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