Internal Compliance Manager

Why Join Us
The Ermenegildo Zegna Group is one of Italy's most famous family driven enterprises and a world leader in luxury menswear. Founded in 1910, Zegna is deeply grounded in history and craftsmanship, yet always at the forefront of contemporary innovation and style. We are pioneers who embrace change, take ownership of our actions and work to create the world we want. With over 500 points of sale and 7,000 employees worldwide, we're as proud of our people as our products and look for others that share our passion and commitment to excellence and authenticity.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY
As the Internal Compliance Manager for Zegna , you will add value and improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures.

Reporting to the COO, you will be responsible for the following:

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

• Maintain internal controls to ensure appropriate governance is exercised through effective policies and procedures to ensure the North America markets are compliant with Sarbanes Oxley regulations (SOX)
• Ensure the documentation processes, risks, and controls across the region
• Undertake gap analysis
• Execute the remediation of control deficiencies / material weaknesses
• Support and prepare necessary documentation for internal & external audit scope and develop annual plans
• Obtain, analyze, and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit's results and document process
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and fiscal compliance
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
• Maintain open communication with management and relevant audit committees
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandums
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management's interventions
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding organizations rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards

WHO YOU ARE:

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in audit control with multi geographical accountabilities; Sarbanes Oxley compliance experience required
• Proven working experience as Auditor / Compliance Associate
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance