Thelios Internal Control Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Eyewear & Vision Care
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
About Thelios
Thélios is the LVMH Group's luxury eyewear maison, operating from Longarone in Italy and combining Italian artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary design and industrial expertise. As part of the Fashion & Leather Goods division, the brand operates within a global network of maisons and balances creative excellence with rigorous operational and financial governance.
Thélios — Longarone, Italy: Internal Control Manager in Finance to design controls, lead risk assessments and coordinate audits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain the Group internal control framework aligned with LVMH principles and the COSO model.
- Conduct risk assessments and evaluate the effectiveness of financial, operational and compliance controls across headquarters and subsidiaries.
- Review business processes, identify control gaps and partner with process owners to define and track remediation actions.
- Manage internal control self-assessment campaigns and monitor implementation of action plans.
- Prepare concise reports and presentations on internal control performance, deficiencies and recommended improvements for ComEx and Group stakeholders.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors and ensure timely follow-up on audit recommendations.
- Develop and deliver training programmes on internal control, risk management and best practices for managers and business teams.
- Support wider risk management activities including Risk Mapping, Business Continuity Plan assessments and participation in governance committees.
Qualifications
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum five years' experience in internal control, internal audit, risk management or consultancy within a structured or international environment.
- Solid working knowledge of internal control frameworks, specifically COSO and a risk-based approach.
- Proven ability to engage with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, organisational and written/verbal communication skills.
- Fluent professional English.
Skills
Experience
Minimum five years' professional experience in internal control, audit, risk management or advisory functions, preferably within an international or matrixed corporate environment and with direct exposure to senior management and audit committees.
Education
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar.
Workplace
The role is situated in Longarone, Veneto, Italy — conveniently close to Venice.
Culture
Thélios combines the precision of Italian eyewear craftsmanship with the creative energy of a global luxury house. As part of LVMH's Fashion & Leather Goods group, the workplace culture emphasises technical excellence, cross‑functional collaboration and disciplined governance while supporting professional development within an international organisation.
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