Senior Manager, Business Controls

Senior Manager Of Business Controls

When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students. We're on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.

Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We're changing. Because students need a better way.

We're looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for studentsand for each other.

This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It's where you're empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole youfrom physical and mental to financial and professional. You'll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.

We're obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking "why not?" when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.

Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.

What You'll Contribute

The Senior Manager of Business Controls will be responsible for developing and implementing internal controls across all departments and functions, managing a team of control professionals, and collaborating with other senior executives to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement a comprehensive internal controls program that addresses risks and ensures compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage a team of control professionals, providing guidance, support, and coaching to ensure high-quality control assessments and documentation.
• Collaborate with other senior executives to identify and implement process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure that all control deficiencies are identified, documented, and remediated in a timely manner.
• Review and update control policies and procedures to ensure they are current, effective, and aligned with industry best practices.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely and accurate completion of audits and assessments.
• Prepare reports on the status of the internal controls program and provide regular updates to senior executives.

What You Have

Minimum : Indicate minimum education, skills and experience required.

Preferred : Indicate "nice to haves" regarding education, skills, and experience.

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the "essential functions" of a job.

Our Benefits Take Care Of The Whole YouSo You Can Build Your Work Around Your Life (Not The Other Way Around!)

Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please call (855) 756-2007 and choose option 9. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.