System Access and Controls Manager

Manager, System Access & Controls

Job Description

Access Governance & Control

• Oversee end-to-end user access processes, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and periodic access reviews.
• Maintain, update, and enforce the company-wide approval matrix for system access and role assignments.
• Ensure Segregation of Duties (SoD) compliance and manage conflict remediation.
• Develop and monitor internal controls related to system access, role design, and authorization management.
• Lead audits and support internal/external auditors by providing documentation and evidence related to access controls.

System Administration & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for SAP security architecture, roles, profiles, and access workflows.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to design and optimize system roles, approval paths, and security structures.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to access management processes, tools, and automation opportunities.
• Develop and maintain procedures, policies, and documentation for system access governance.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and mentor team members responsible for access operations.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure system access aligns with organizational structure, job functions, and compliance needs.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership regarding access risks, metrics, and strategic improvements.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in system access management, IT controls, compliance, or related fields.
• Deep SAP knowledge, including SAP security, user administration, roles, and SoD concepts.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX, COBIT).
• Experience with approval matrix design and maintenance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.

Preferred:

• Experience with GRC tools (e.g., SAP GRC Access Control).
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Background supporting external and internal audits.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Experience Level

Senior Level