Specialist III Business Risk & Controls
Job Location:
Pleasant Hill, OH - USA
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Job Summary
Ahold Delhaize USA a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize is part of the U.S. family of brands which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands Food Lion Giant Food The GIANT Company Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services including Finance Legal Sustainability Commercial Digital and E-commerce Technology and more.
The Risk & Controls Manager is a core member of the Business Transformation Program Operations team and serves as the business authority for risk controls and segregationofduties (SoD) requirements across the ERPimplementation.
This role is responsible for defining governing and maintaining enterprisealigned business process controlsSoDrulesets and endtoend processlevel risk management. A critical element of this position is ensuring that existing business processes control frameworks and operational guardrails are fully understood reconciled and integrated into futurestate solution design. The Risk & Controls Manager partners closely with process owners to identify required control capabilities challenge gaps in futurestate design and ensure the transformed processes preserve or improve control effectiveness.
The role works across Technology Internal Audit External Audit and the System Integrator to ensure that transaction integrity approvals reconciliations and reporting safeguards are embedded in business designnot dependent on underlying system configuration alone. The position evaluates unacceptable control conflicts validatesSoDprinciples and ensures risk mitigation strategies are consistent with enterprise standards and the broader Risk & Controls organization.
he Risk & Controls Manager ensures the ERP program is auditready by delivering clear sustainable and auditable business process controls that align to enterprise policy reduce operational risk and support a scalable wellgoverned ERP environment.
This is a full-time dedicated role for the duration of the transformation program (estimated 57 years).
***Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury NC Quincy MA Scarborough ME
Essential job functions:
Business Process Controls Ownership
Lead the definition documentation and governance of business process controls across allinscopeERP processes;ensuring controls reflect key business risks and align with ADUSA Risk & Controls frameworks and standards.
Contribute to the design criteria and requirements for business process controls during process design ensuringappropriate riskand control considerations are embedded.
Own the design and maintenance ofSoDrulesets from a businessrisk perspective defining unacceptable conflictsrequiredmitigating controls andprocessdrivenaccess principles
Driveend-to-endmapping of controls to business process definitions flows and global templates ensuring the control logic follows the process and is consistent across banners and functions
Risk & Controls Framework & Documentation
Develop andmaintainbusiness-owned components of the ERPcontrol documentation includingRACMs control narrativesprocessflows test scripts and evidencestandards;ensuringalignment with ADUSA Risk & Controls documentation standards.
Identifyand communicate control gaps redundancies and optimization opportunities; support business owners and ADUSA R&C in developing practical remediation actions with clear timelines and risk prioritization.
Governthe documentation and design of mitigating controls (including those supportingSoDconflicts)in accordance withADUSA R&C guidance and business operating realities.
Partnership with Technology
Serve as the authoritative source of business control requirements for Tech SAP Security and GRC teams to translate into system-enforced controls role design and access governance processes.
Review system role designs and access models to ensure alignment to business-definedSoDand control expectations
Audit & Assurance Alignment
Coordinate with ADUSA Risk & Controls to understand enterprise audit expectations and ensure business-owned control documentation supports effective audit readiness.
Engage Internal Audit and External Audit as neededvia ADUSA R&Cto clarify expectations understand upcoming assurance needs and support pre-validation activities of business-owned control documentation and evidence.
Support the planning and execution of business control testing during SIT/UAT in partnership with program testing teams and ADUSA R&C.
Program Oversight & Governance
Represent Business Controls in ERP design sessionsfitgapworkshops and Business Transformation governance forums ensuring risk and control requirements are intentionally embedded
Provide oversight and challenge to the System Integratorregardingcontrol design completeness and process risk considerations
Provide program leadership with transparent reporting on business control readiness risk exposure andrequireddecision-making
Cross-Functional Integration
Maintain formal ongoing alignment with central Risk & Controls team to ensure consistency in frameworks methodologies and enterprise audit expectations
Ensure business teams understand adopt andoperateto the approved control designs as part of change readiness and operational transition
Additionaljob duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our values
Qualifications:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis until the end of their appointment
8 years of experience in internal controls business process risk management audit or governance roles supportingend-to-end process transformation or ERP
Deepexpertiseinbusiness processrisk & control design within large-scale ERP transformations (preferably SAP) with the ability to translate business risks into control requirements andaligndocumentationtoan enterprise Risk & Controls framework.
Experience collaborating with technology teams to translate business control requirements into systemroleSoDprinciplesandsecurity models
Strong knowledge of SOX COSO business process controls and audit methodologies
Proven ability to influence in matrixed environments across business finance and technology
Strong communication facilitation documentation and stakeholder management skills
Ability to articulate risk and control implications of business process design decisions
Experience working with internal and external auditors on large transformation programs
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a largefast-movingtransformation program
Ability to travel up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional certifications: CPA CIA CRISC or CFE
Retail grocery/CPG experience with exposure to store ops merchandising supply chain and finance processes
Working knowledge of mitigating control design access governance principles andSoDframeworks
ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range:$92640- $138960
IL/MA/MD/NYSalary Range:$106480- $159720
Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience internal equity and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be madein accordance withcompany policies and applicable laws.
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At Ahold Delhaize USA we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation and were actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage care teamwork integrity (and even a little humor) we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration curiosity and continuous learning in all that we think create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth we invest in our people empowering them to learn grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Ahold Delhaize is a global leader in supermarkets and e-commerce, at the forefront of sustainable retailing.
