Internal Controls Manager

As the Manager of Internal Controls at Honeywell Aerospace, you will hold a critical leadership position within our controllership team. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee and support the SOX function within the Aerospace business. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing a risk-based control framework aligned with COSO standards that ensures financial integrity, operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with policies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including finance teams, controllership, and other stakeholders, to drive improvements in control design, documentation quality and efficiency in financial operations. Your ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally, will be essential in driving the success of the internal control function within controllership.

You will report directly to our Sr. Director of Internal Controls and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, Arizona location on a Hybrid work schedule.

At Honeywell, our people leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying, and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk based internal control framework.

• Identify areas of potential risk and develop strategies to mitigate risk.

• Serve as technical subject matter expert on controls matter, including development, optimization and documentation of internal controls.

• Collaborate closely with cross functional teams, including finance teams, controllership, and other stakeholders, to drive process improvements and efficiency in financial controls

• Serve as a key point of contact for internal control matters, representing the controllership in discussions with senior management and other stakeholders

YOU MUST HAVE

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or controllership roles or equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Strong knowledge of SOX, COSO framework and internal controls over financial reporting

• Ability to execute a risk-based approach to assess and enhance design and operational effectiveness

• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail

• Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing best practices

WE VALUE

• CPA or equivalent certification

• Experience working with Big 4 or national public accounting firm

• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively

• Continuous learning mindset, with a passion for staying updated with industry trends and best practices

• Experience working in a multinational company, with exposure to global accounting and reporting requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

BENEFITS

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program and educational assistance
• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Explore your benefits:  https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

POSTING TIMELINE

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

ABOUT US

Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution. 

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.