Helly Hansen is looking for an Internal Controls Manager

The Internal Controls Manager will play an important role in serving as the primary point of contact for internal controls compliance, including U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, for the Global Helly Hansen business and partnering with the Accounting, Finance, and IT Teams to drive the appropriate design, implementation and operating effectiveness of business process and IT application internal controls. The role will lead internal control assessments, collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide guidance on control improvements.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive the design of effective and efficient internal controls by engaging with business partners to identify control gaps and opportunities for automation, standardization, and streamlining of existing controls.
• Design and implement the remediation of identified control deficiencies through partnership with control owners.
• Maintain the Helly Hansen Risk and Control Matrix and process documentation.
• Coordinate and work with Internal Audit, External Audit, and IT Compliance Teams to support key control testing, respond to documentation requests and manage risk.
• With the support of the Global Business Process & Controls leader, hold responsibility for the business process and automated application control environment at Helly Hansen.
• Collaborate with control owners and serve as the primary point of contact for internal controls related questions.
• Support global initiatives over areas such as segregation of duties and critical access reviews, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Serve as the control owner for certain high-risk controls, as needed.
• Provide training and guidance to business partners on internal control best practices.
• Leadership;
  • Lead projects to identify and implement internal control changes
  • Proactively identify opportunities to enhance controls and make processes more effective and efficient
  • Build relationships with key business partners
  • Lead trainings, meetings, and discussions
  • Communicate effectively

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in internal controls, audit, or a related function.
• Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm experience or internal controls experience in a publicly traded company or regulated industry preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with US Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and internal control principles (e.g., COSO framework).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Certification/Licensure: Accounting certification (such as Statsautorisert revisor, Statsautorisert regnskapsfører, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)) preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and other financial systems: Infor M3 ERP, Astro, Streamliner, Eye-share, Integration Point, SAP (BPC, GRC, S/4, Group Reporting), AuditBoard, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)

Skills:

• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proactiveness and sense of urgency
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal
• Technology forward
• Project management, time management, and prioritization skills
• Strategic mindset
• Attention to detail
• Innovative, out of the box thinker
• Strong work ethic with self-accountability for high quality deliverables
• Well-organized and thorough
• Communication skills and ability to effectively lead discussions/meetings
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with business partners
• Adaptable
• Receptive to receiving and delivering direct, constructive feedback
• Desire for continuous improvement

Work Environment:

• Ability to thrive in a lean, dynamic, high-growth and non-hierarchical environment.
• Ability to work well across functions and diverse communities.
• Flexibility for occasional early/late meetings with North American counterparts.
• Travel Requitements: Ability to travel, including potential international travel.

We offer:

• A culture that rewards excellence in an exciting phase of growth and new opportunities
• An ambitious, dynamic, creative, and international environment
• An active environment with passion for sports
• Discounts on great gear

Any questions can be directed to khorsle at hellyhansen.com

Application is ONLY accepted in the portal (due to personal data protection rules) and not later than 11th February 2026.