Supply Chain - ESG Internal Controls Manager

We are looking for a talented Internal Controls Manager to join our team specializing in Finance for Cummins Inc. in Indianapolis, IN.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: 

• Drive a disciplined annual control plan by developing and managing execution that prioritizes key risks, aligns to business objectives, and strengthens governance. 
• Assess and enhance the internal control environment by leading business process and control reviews to validate design effectiveness and execution quality. 
• Identify and mitigate business risks through critical review of risk assessments, strengthening safeguards over assets and core business operations. 
• Ensure control documentation integrity by maintaining process maps, flowcharts, and control matrices that are current, accurate, and compliant with company standards. 
• Advance process and control maturity by leading improvement initiatives that modernize accounting processes and internal control systems. 
• Influence meaningful change with leaders by partnering with business leadership to implement practical, value‑added internal control improvements and management action plans. 
• Provide trusted advisory across assurance partners by collaborating with business teams, internal audit, external auditors, BPA, and Accounting Policy to resolve control deficiencies and accounting issues. 
• Build control capability across the organization by developing and delivering targeted internal control training that improves understanding, consistency, and policy application.

To be successful in this role you will need the following: 

• Strong risk and process evaluation capability – Apply internal control frameworks to analyze business processes, identify control gaps, assess risks, and develop practical remediation and risk management plans. 

• Effective leadership and influence – Collaborate across teams, communicate clearly to diverse audiences, demonstrate courage in addressing tough issues, and direct work by providing clarity, delegation, and obstacle removal. 

• Deep expertise in financial internal controls – Assess control design and operating effectiveness, respond to evolving business needs, and lead remediation efforts to mitigate financial reporting risks. 

• Solid knowledge of US GAAP and policy application – Interpret accounting standards accurately, evaluate business implications, and communicate requirements and impacts to stakeholders with varying levels of financial expertise.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting required.

• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or related certification required.

Experience:

Significant relevant work experience, including supervisory experience, required.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Manages the design, implementation, and execution of the annual control design and testing plan for supply chain-related ESG processes and regulatory requirements.
• Leads process reviews, risk assessments, and process improvement initiatives to strengthen supply chain controls, data governance, and operational effectiveness.
• Develops relationships with Supply Chain Strategy, Procurement, Sustainability, IT, and business leadership to implement new controls and enhance the overall control environment.
• Partners with ESG Strategy, business process owners, and external auditors to provide strategic guidance on control design, implementation, and assurance activities.
• Designs and executes the global roadmap for supply chain internal controls, providing training, governance, and support for consistent implementation across regions.
• Works across multiple regions and evolving regulatory landscapes to develop expertise in regulations such as CSRD, CSDDD, EUDR, CBAM, Battery Regulation, Conflict Minerals, Forced Labor requirements, and BRSR, ensuring controls align with applicable reporting and compliance requirements.
• Partners with IT and digital transformation teams to ensure effective controls are embedded within new and evolving supply chain processes, systems, and data platforms.
• Serves as the Global Internal Controls subject matter expert for supply chain ESG processes, leading remediation efforts, driving continuous improvement, and providing strategic consulting to support global compliance, audit readiness, and ESG reporting.

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.