REQ1205 - Business Controls Professional - LA

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Costa Rica Until 8/21/2026 First posted June 8, 2026 Last posted June 8, 2026
Job description

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Finance Business Controls serves as Trusted Business Advisors by collaborating with IBM business, compliance, and risk leaders, along with line executives to build a risk-aware culture and enhance risk management practices across IBM environments.  We support IBM business transformation objectives to execute with speed and agility while proactively assessing IBM’s changing global footprint to identify and address inherent and emerging risks.
The Professional provides leadership over IBM's Framework of Internal Control (FIC), including key elements such as the quarterly cadence of key control testing, Management Self-Assessment of Control (MSAC), and the Quarterly Certification of Management (QCM).

The WW Business Controls Professional will be supporting IBM Software Business to help ensure the organization maintains a satisfactory control posture.  Key responsibilities include:
  • Maintain a satisfactory control posture for Revenue, Cost, Development – Software and MAD/CTEBA global processes supporting teams and countries in compliance of SOX requirements
  • Work with geo business control focals and process owners to address items that are not compliant and ensure risk mitigation is executed in accordance to testing and risk management guidelines
  • Execute all quarter end activities including assisting in the preparation of quarter end presentations to Business Unit Executives
  • Support the Business Unit and its CFOs to identify problem areas and provide recommendations for improvement and advice on any potential controls related issues
  • Maintain a satisfactory control posture for ITIE, working close to CISO / Security Centre of Excellence, supporting teams and countries in compliance of SOX and risk assessment requirements
  • Track and report overall quarterly controls scorecard - including MSACs, Audits and Corporate Directive Deviation /Risks
  • Conduct business controls reviews and consulting reviews to identify issues, develop recommendations, and review and assess action plans to incorporate process improvements and/or establish control points.
  • Embrace and adopt Agile Methodology in the execution of all responsibilities.

  • Working knowledge of IBM’s Framework of Controls
  • Ability to interact with senior management and influence decision makers
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Project management skills and experience
  • Fluent English
  • Experience in risk management 
  • Experience in performing risk-based reviews/audits 
  • Experience in analytical thinking and problem solving 
  • Ability to work independently with excellent time management skills and be a self-motivated individual
About this role

Summary

Support IBM's internal controls, risk assessments, audits, and compliance activities.

Job title

Business Controls Professional - LA

Experience level

mid level

Industry

software

Location requirements

Costa Rica, remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

IBM’s Framework of Controlsrisk managementrisk-based reviewsauditinganalytical thinkingproblem solvingEnglish

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

risk managementinternal controlSOX complianceauditingbusiness controls
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Costa Rica

Remote Country