About Bentley Systems

Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY) is the infrastructure engineering software company. We provide innovative software to advance the world’s infrastructure – sustaining both the global economy and environment. Our industry-leading software solutions are used by professionals, and organizations of every size, for the design, construction, and operations of roads and bridges, rail and transit, water and wastewater, public works and utilities, buildings and campuses, and industrial facilities. Our offerings include MicroStation-based applications for modeling and simulation, ProjectWise for project delivery, AssetWise for asset and network performance, and the iTwin platform for infrastructure digital twins. Bentley Systems employs more than 4,000 colleagues and generates annual revenues of more than $700 million, in 172 countries. www.bentley.com

 

 

Reporting to the Director of Internal Controls, the Financial Controls Manager will assist with maintaining and improving activities across the global organization related to financial internal controls and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) by applying a systematic and disciplined approach to risk management, controls, and governance processes. This role is responsible for the design and operating effectiveness of financial controls and timeliness of documentation generation.

 

The Financial Controls Manager will also assist with formalizing/developing and standardizing policies and procedures globally and enhancing and leveraging internal (Bentley stakeholders) and external (KPMG) partnerships. This position will also contribute to the compilation, and execution of SOX training to the organization. 

 

 Responsibilities

• Assist with the creation and management of Bentley’s internal control process documentation, including working with control owners for proper completion/updating of process mapping, narratives and other control documentation.
• Identifying areas of process/continuous improvement while working with control and process owners to streamline control design and documentation.
• Creating and executing detailed testing plans for financial controls.
• Assist with compiling the annual risk assessment and materiality determination.
• Conduct ongoing reviews and testing to ensure management can continue to rely on SOX financial controls.
• Collaborate closely with KPMG auditors throughout all components of the SOX compliance lifecycle to share information and minimize duplication of efforts were possible. 
• Assist with maintaining internal program metrics including the status of design, operational testing progress, and status of issues/remediation action plans.
• Establish a rapport with all SOX business stakeholder leads and their operational team members to promote frequent and transparent communication within the Controls Department as well as with all Bentley departments.
• Ensure control owners understand their role and responsibilities; provide training.
• Assist with the program to integrate new acquisitions into Bentley’s standard framework, including internal controls over financial reporting for all end to end processes.
• Utilize structured, disciplined and data-oriented process to identify the root cause of control deficiencies and assist with the development of remediation plans globally with the collaboration with control owners.
• Partner closely with SOX IT team, our external auditors, and controls / compliance team members within different business units globally
• Develop and mentor Financial Control Senior Associates
• Review work and provide constructive feedback on Financial Control Senior Associates workpapers
• Identify and assess the impact of emerging accounting and industry risks and engage appropriate business and technical resources when needed.
• Perform other special projects as assigned.
• Travel required up to 10%.  

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 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a preferred concentration in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accountant required and one or more of the following certifications is preferred: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM)
• Minimum 6 years of experience in public accounting and/or internal auditing performing financial audit and/or SOX compliance with a strong background in internal controls
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing, planning and executing large-scale projects from vision through implementation.
• Strong technology abilities including experience with Microsoft Excel and database applications.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and creative problem-solving techniques in a highly complex environment.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to present information professionally and effectively to internal customers, associates and management.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanor.

 

 

 

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Bentley is an equal opportunity employer and considers for employment all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, religion, national origin, age or any other protected characteristic.  Additional information about your rights as an applicant under the law may be found by clicking here and here.

 

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