Internal Controls Manager

Date: Jul 17, 2025

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28273

Company: Jeld-Wen Inc.

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Internal Controls Manager to join our growing team. 

 

THE ROLE

 

The Manager of Internal Controls is a key member of the Internal Controls team. In this role, you will utilize your functional and technical background in SOX and compliance for driving our governance and controls strategy with our North American plants, North American Finance and Corporate processes.

 

This position will be located in Charlotte, NC and reports to the Director of Corporate Governance & Controls.

 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

 

  • Serve as local Internal Controls subject matter expert for NA Region Business Units.
  • Lead testing / region self-assessment of controls to monitor and evaluate overall internal control environment in NA Region.
  • Identify control improvement opportunities and propose process improvements to address.
  • Collaborate with business and operational personnel to develop, execute, and track remediation plans to correct control deficiencies.
  • Document updates to financial controls and processes; ensure accounting system changes/updates and other process improvement efforts adequately address Internal Controls.
  • Establish and communicate standardized practices with sites and functions throughout the company.
  • Report results of findings to Region Finance leadership and Internal Audit.
  • Interact with stakeholders outside the region (e.g., Internal Auditors, External Auditors, Corporate Accounting) to facilitate test execution and resolution of identified controls failures.
  • Provide ongoing training on internal controls; ensure that internal business and operational personnel understand their roles and responsibilities as related to internal controls.
  • Execute special projects as directed by executive management.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

 

  • Management capabilities.
  • Proficiency in desktop programs such as Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, and experience with providing professional services to large enterprises.
  • Preference for accounting experience with public accounting firms or public companies.
  • Excellent planning, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Ability to learn new systems and operations quickly.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team; build solid relationships with team members and seek guidance, clarification, and feedback from more experienced team members.
  • Must be self-motivated and willing to take necessary actions to get the assigned tasks completed.
  • Ability to apply strong understanding of risk recognition in financial and operational processes with solid core analytical and problem-solving skills.

 

Education and Experience

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business; Accounting major preferred; MBA a plus
  • Expectation of at least 6 years progressive internal controls experience working with public companies.
  • SAP experience a plus

 

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About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. 


JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’. 


What We Offer


Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc.


JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.


JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.
 


Nearest Major Market: Charlotte