Ice Cream Risk Supervisor, North America

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.​ A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.​ Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.​

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers.​ Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.​  

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.  We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.  

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.  

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.​ 

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! 

JOB PURPOSE:

Your role is to galvanize the organization, including those in headquarters, our factories and logistics operations as well as in our partner ecosystems, to be vigilant about controls and always take proper action to protect our business. It is everyone's responsibility to drive stewardship, and you play a key role in elevating that message.

Ice Cream is on a journey to accelerate growth and profitability. We aim at delivering consistent, competitive growth, and growing profit ahead of sales to enable value creation and therefore your role become key to have success and protect our company asset and reputation.

Establishing and maintaining a strong governance model for the entire company policies and procedures is one of your key responsibilities. You will be expected to apply risk and control concepts to new and existing business models, clearly and concisely communicate identified findings to the leadership team, and partner with cross-functions teams to design workflows in support of risk-reduction activities.

The role reports directly to the America’s Finance Senior Manager Controls and Compliance, providing visibility, assurance, and guidance on business risk management, internal & external audits and value protection.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Execute internal audits and control testing in line with Unilever’s global audit methodology and SOX requirements.

· Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify control gaps and recommend remediation plans.

· Support the documentation and validation of Information Used in Control (IUC) to ensure completeness and accuracy.

· Coordinate with external auditors to provide timely and accurate documentation for SOX walkthroughs, control testing, and remediation follow-ups.

· Participate in risk assessments and contribute to the annual audit plan.

· Prepare clear, concise audit reports and present findings to senior stakeholders.

· Assist in training and awareness sessions on internal controls and compliance best practices.

· Become a subject matter expert on the Global Financial Control Framework (GFCF) with the ability to provide direction, insight and implementation assistance to the control stakeholders.

· Monitor key performance indicators (i.e.: Control Cockpit Dashboard) and financial metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Closely working with manufacturing sites, logistic and SCFS to sustain a high control performance.

· Support innovation and transition projects, review the to-be process design and perform control impact assessments.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification preferred.

· 5+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk management.

· Strong understanding of SOX, internal controls, and audit methodologies.

· Experience working with or supporting external auditors in a SOX-compliant environment.

· Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

· Experience with SAP, Power BI, or audit management tools is a plus.

· Good experience in the design, control, and evaluation of business operations for effectiveness.

· Experience in managing a diverse and complex range of stakeholders, including peers and third parties, while ensuring accountability.

· Good skills in presenting and communicating effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

SKILLS:

TOP 3 functional skills

· Risk Management

· Financial Controls

· Process Desing & Automation

TOP 3 business skills

· Stakeholder management

· Effective communication

· Prioritisation

LEADERSHIP:

You are still responsible for delivering to the highest standards. You must be resilient so you can lead others to deliver with passion through uncertainty and create opportunities through the core and beyond. You must be able to flex your style and your plans to guide others through difficult times.

· Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

o PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.

o PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has

o emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.

o PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is

o service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

Pay: The pay range for this position is $86,080 to $129,120. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. 

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. 

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  

retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  

What We Can Offer You

Meet the Women of Customer Development| Culture for Growth| Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits| Every Voice Matters| Global Reach| Life at Unilever| Careers with Purpose | World Class Career Development Programs| Check Out Our Space| Focus On Sustainability

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

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