Job Description

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Position summary
The role of an IT Compliance Senior Manager is pivotal in ensuring that our organization adheres to regulatory standards, mitigates risks, and maintains robust governance processes. As an integral part of our team, you will collaborate closely with IT Organization, internal audit staff and external service providers to drive excellence in technology, cybersecurity, and regulatory audits. Reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Cybersecurity & Compliance, you will play a critical role in enhancing our operational effectiveness.
The individual we seek is intellectually curious with a demonstrated background in continuous improvement in IT processes and outcomes. They will have strong technical acumen, and a collaborative style.
This role offers opportunities to work in an international environment, across a diverse and fast-changing technology and digital environment and develop relationships with senior management. ESAB is a global company with significant revenues and employees outside the United States, so willingness and excitement to embrace global exposure is necessary for success in the role.
Key ResponsibilitiesDeep understanding of Sarbanes Oxley and ITGC requirements. Oversight of ITGC control performance, including timeliness, quality and appropriateness of the different IT Regional and Global teams. Develop summarized Compliance status reports to key IT and business leadership. Develop and update standard operating procedures to meet control performance requirements. Prepare high quality IT Compliance deliverables including planning memo, drafts of audit issues, IT Compliance periodic reports, and presentations. Identify best practices and improvements to advance risk management, governance, and control processes. Play a critical role in ensuring controls are designed up front during system implementation projects. Collaborate with Internal and External auditors to schedule and coordinate resources as needed, to ensure the timely completion of IT audits. Collaborate with IT Leadership and IT Technical managers to perform pre- and post- implementation reviews of system implementations or enhancements. IT security audits (e.g., network, operating system, and data center), including evaluating of security risks are properly identified and mitigated. Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of IT control processes and procedures for various operational, financial and compliance processes. Collaborate with Audit Staff (internal, external or co-sourced) and IT Global, Regional, and technical leaders in the planning and execution of IT audit controls testing. Interface between IT Internal teams and Internal/External audit teams. Partner with internal and external auditors in the evaluation of automated controls for internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) that are supported by IT systems - Sarbanes Oxley Collaborate with IT regional and technical leaders to improve control performance by leveraging automation by reducing execution time, improve quality or automate tasks. Develop strong, collaborative working relationships across all levels of the Company; maintain on-going and constant communications with key stakeholders including the company's independent auditors. Participate in special projects, including acquisition due diligence and integration activities.

Required Experience & Requirements10-15 years of practical and demonstrated experience in the SOX Compliance function - ITGC 5+ years of senior auditor (or equivalent) experience in a big 4 audit company (EY, KPMG, PWC, or Deloitte) Excellent leadership, written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills Bachelor's degree in management information systems, computer science or a related field. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) strongly preferred. A deep understanding of IT control processes including information security, access controls, change management and IT operations among others Understanding of information security standards, best practices for securing computer systems and applicable laws and regulations Understanding of third-party assurance reports (SOC1 Reports) Understanding of multiple technology domains including, Windows, database management, networking, and UNIX (preferred) Ability to maintain a positive attitude and embrace change, thrive in a fast-paced environment Strong analytical, problem solving, and influencing skills to drive IT internal controls strategy and build effective partnerships across the company Travel required, domestic and international, approximately 20%

PreferredExperience in the manufacturing industry Experience with SAP, Oracle, or large ERP Systems preferred Experience working with third party IT service providers

Competencies & Behaviors NeededExceptional communicator at all employee levels including senior executives Strong proponent of ESAB's values and behaviors Drives continuous improvement Effective at building relationships, trust Strong collaboration skills across functions and business platforms Negotiates with associates with a respectful give-and-take approach, where decisions are shared Comfortable working in a global matrix organization Results-oriented with the ability to make decisions and to follow through on programs and policies

which have been developedBias for action; a sense of urgency; self-starter; moves with speed Focus on delivering results and continuous improvement Manages workload efficiently and effectively Agile mind; quick on one's feet Prioritizes for maximum impact Good at synthesizing data and distilling key points Can dive deep into detail to support root cause analysis, yet understands the big picture Insightful, deductive reasoner, fact-based problem solver Influencing and driving performance without authority

Additional Key AttributesIntegrity, credibility, and character with demonstrated ethical behaviors A team player and leader with the self-confidence, humility, and consultative skills to positively influence the business * A tenacious, operationally minded individual with a strong work ethic