Senior Internal Controls Associate

We Save Lives!

Who Are We?

Key Safety Systems (KSS) is a global leader in the system integration and performance of safety-critical components to the automotive and non-automotive markets serving the active safety, passive safety and specialty product sectors. Through highly specialized design, development, and manufacturing, KSS’ technology is featured in more than 300 vehicle models produced by over 60 well-diversified customers worldwide. KSS is headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan, with a global network of 32 sales, engineering and manufacturing facilities. The company has 5 main technical centers located in China, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and the United States.

KSS is experiencing historic customer growth throughout our full product portfolio. We are proud to be the fastest growing safety restraints company in the world and part of the Crain’s Detroit Fast 50! Even as we grow, we are intent on having a small company feel, with collaborative, cross-functional teams and an open-door policy at all levels of our international organization. Our culture emphasizes career development, work-life balance, employee involvement activities, and best of all, the opportunity to work on meaningful products that save lives.

We are currently seeking Senior Internal Controls Associate in our Sterling Heights, MI facility. If you are looking to enhance your career with a dynamic, growth company, then we encourage you to apply and join the KSS team!

What is this opportunity?

The Senior Internal Controls Associate is responsible for facilitating the global internal controls compliance program ensuring the global assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting is performed efficiently, effectively and in accordance with Company policy. This role is responsible for the development of the scoping and risk assessment of the global internal controls compliance program and will work with process owners, internal and external audit to ensure the effectiveness of the compliance program.

What’s. in it for you?

 Assist with the development of the annual risk-based internal controls compliance program on behalf of management which includes identification of key controls to ensure appropriate mitigation of risk  Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual program status updates including a continuous improvement assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting  Facilitate the annual training of process owners to ensure appropriate level of compliance program knowledge  Prepare process and walkthrough documentation and collaborate with process owners to ensure program compliance including, including but not limited to, developing compensating controls, documenting identified deficiencies and developing remediation plans  Analyze and document global internal control compliance issues, including root cause analysis, control failure identification and level of significance assessment for deficiencies to report to CAO’s office and Internal Control Steering Committee  Other special projects as assigned by the CAO’s Office

 A competitive compensation and benefits package, including 401(k) match is included with this position. Here’s What You Need…

 Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; Masters of Science in Accountancy preferred.  Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience, specifically with US GAAP and internal control compliance reporting requirements.  Big 4 accounting firm experience preferred.  CPA, CIA, or CFE certification preferred  Excellent communication and presentation skills in the English language  Strong leadership skills  Strong interpersonal and relationship skills  Strong organization and problem-solving skills  Strong desire, ability and interest to develop and take an interest in career progression  Travel up to 15%

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The duties outlined within the job description are to be used as a guideline and are not meant to be all-inclusive of the essential functions of the position; other duties maybe assigned as necessary.

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