Pfizer's Global Business Services organization delivers best-in-class business, accounting, finance and compliance operations globally for the Pfizer enterprise. This organization is a high performing team comprised of more than 1600 colleagues primarily located in 6 centers around the world. The industry-leading value proposition is to centralize, standardize and optimize complex processes and in delivering a quality service at a reasonable cost with a compliance mindset.
The Risk Management & Compliance (RM&C) Lead will be responsible for risk, compliance and control guidance around compliance quality monitoring activities, remediation plans, and reporting. The RM&C Lead will drive accountability, transparency and strategy for their assigned scope. In addition, this role sits on the tower and/or site Leadership Teams and drives risk and compliance priorities in operations, transformation and organization culture, supporting the GBS Site and Tower Leads and senior leadership team.
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ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Within the GBS tower and site, develop and maintain a strong and practical risk awareness, compliance, and control culture and environment through partnership with GBS Site Leadership, Divisional Controller and Business Finance
- Provide routine reporting and risk analysis to GBS leadership
- Develop plans to operationalize compliance transformation assessments, policy implementation, monitoring activities, etc. utilizing optimal resource allocation to meet required timelines and quality standards
- For tower and site, provide guidance and consultation in collaboration across business and compliance stakeholders to ensure process, technology, people and policy changes are assessed for control impacts and appropriate actions are completed
- Drive simplification and standardization of processes and controls; with emphasis on adoption of global processes where possible
- Provide expertise and guidance to business process owners in the development, execution, and documentation of remedial actions for any deficiencies in ICOFR/ SOX or controls design, operating effectiveness, or process enhancements, and Corporate Audits; drive and consider global standardization for changes resulting from deficiencies
- Lead gap analysis and remediation of gaps in internal controls and accounting practices in connection with business integrations arising from business acquisitions or other transformation activities
- Drive escalation protocols related to material accounting adjustments or internal control issues that arise within the GBS towers or markets
- Drive the execution of analytical reviews used to identify and investigate red flags in the areas of ICOFR and T&E, which may include the identification of Key Risk Indicators ("KRIs"); ensure resolution of all items identified
- Lead and drive accountably within compliance and control projects as appropriate
- Set global priorities for proactive risk reviews for critical processes that are complex, manual, new, interdependent on reporting outside of Pfizer, or that have had issues in the past and ensure identified reviews are completed appropriately
- Partner with GBS and Market stakeholders in planning for efficient internal and external audits of in scope activities, and in closing remediations
- Foster a culture of compliance awareness, ownership, accountability and transparency across the tower and GBS sites
- Coach and support RM&C colleague development and engagement
- Support Pfizer Blueprint and GBS Strategy, Changing Lives, Together; Global Reward and Recognition programs; Driving operational excellence through Pfizer Purpose, Values and Behaviors
OTHER JOB SKILLS
- Experience influencing and executing complex solutions involving multiple groups and countries
- Experience in developing and executing training at all levels of the organization
- Experience leading high performing teams with ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment
- Excellent analytical skills with a demonstrated ability in risk identification, measurement and assessment, risk monitoring, reporting and escalation
- Strong organization and planning skills
- Ability to communicate well within all levels of Pfizer
- Ability to identify business issues/ opportunities and to frame business questions
- Savvy with industry and Pfizer financial systems and financial reporting processes
- Demonstrate courage, excellence, equity and joy and embody our values and behaviors
REQUIRED BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7 years of working experience in a risk management/ control environment, including experience with risk identification, measurement and assessment, risk monitoring, reporting and escalation
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university
- CPA required or other equivalent education/ certification (e.g. Chartered Accountant)
- Experience working in multi-national companies in a Risk Assurance Leadership, Controller, Compliance and/ or Audit role with focus on ICFR, SOX and other compliance disciplines
- Experience navigating a large, complex organization and managing stakeholders' interests using a matrixed organization
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior Pfizer experience
- Big 4 public accounting experience
Other Job Details
- Last day to apply: December 18, 2024
- Must be able to work in assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business
- Flexibility to join global meetings across multiple time zones; some travel
- This is not a remote role
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $105,500.00 to $175,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies to the Tampa, FL location only. The salary range provided does not apply to any other United States location or locations outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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