Sr. Manager - Internal Controls and Process Improvement

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

• Estimated annual base pay:  $134,000 (minimum) - $167,000 (midpoint) - $201,000 (maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 

• 401(k) match (4.5%)

• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  

• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays. 

• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. 

• Paid parental leave.

• Adoption Assistance  

• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits. 

• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 

• Member referral bonus 

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 

• Voluntary benefits, including:  

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts 

• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Internal Controls — Responsibilities

• Document and assess end-to-end global accounting processes, identify control risks for each process, and map key controls to mitigate those risks.

• Lead global rollout of standardized processes and controls across all locations, coordinating local implementation and tracking adoption.

• Maintain and evolve the internal controls framework, update documentation to reflect process changes, and ensure controls remain risk‑appropriate.

• Monitor control effectiveness and compliance, monitor periodic control testing and exceptions and drive timely remediation of control deficiencies.

• Design and deliver stakeholder training on controls, clarify owner responsibilities, and provide materials to reinforce ongoing compliance.

Process Improvements — Responsibilities

• Maintain a prioritized improvement backlog, capture ideas, track status and expected benefits in a central tool.

• Sponsor and oversee accounting process and system enhancement projects, ensure scope, timelines, and benefit targets are met.

• Manage team and vendor execution, set clear deliverables for direct reports and third‑party suppliers, and hold them accountable for results.

• Assess system capabilities and apply best practices, identify configuration or workflow changes that reduce friction or manual effort.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned to accounting strategy, define KPIs, measure outcomes, and institutionalize successful changes.

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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