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The role spans traditional control frameworks and automated, machine-learning-enabled systems, and contributes to business process improvement initiatives and related projects across Finance Operations. The Lead supports ongoing compliance monitoring and drives the resolution of internal control inquiries and enhancements. A defining feature of the role is pace: the successful candidate will evaluate and integrate fast-changing knowledge and audit tooling - including AI-driven capabilities - into internal processes and controls, and communicate effectively with stakeholders across departments as the Finance organization evolves. You will report to the Intnl Controls/Compliance Manager and be based in our New Jersey office.\nYou Will:\nLead and/or engage in business process improvement initiatives and projects as assigned, identifying opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate controls.\nEvaluate the control impact of process and system changes; recommend control rationalization and design enhancements that reduce manual effort without reducing assurance.\nSupport the adoption of new audit and monitoring tools, including AI-enabled solutions, into day-to-day control operation. Assist business operations with implementation of new solutions.\nIndependently research and bring to resolution general compliance issues as they arise, escalating appropriately.\nCompile, analyze, review, and research Finance Operations data to support issue resolution, management reporting, and AI-supported improvement initiatives.\nMaintain clear, audit-ready documentation of decisions, control changes, and remediation status.\nYou Have:\nMinimum 5 years of related work experience in internal controls, audit, compliance, or finance operations.\nBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience. \nDemonstrated knowledge of auditing principles and standards and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.\nRelevant background and understanding of finance operations processes (e.g., order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report).\nDemonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve internal control and compliance issues.\nProficiency in the design and implementation of internal control policies and procedures.\nStrong data analysis skills and demonstrated prior business process improvement experience.\nAbility to quickly understand, interpret, and communicate business and technical issues to varied audiences; excellent written and verbal communication.\nAbility to quickly learn and utilize a variety of systems and new developing AI solutions; strong organization, time management, and multi-tasking skills.\nProfessional certification or active pursuit thereof (CPA, CIA, or CISA) (Preferred).\nExperience in project coordination or management for systems implementations (Preferred).\nExperience with financial systems modules (ERP, billing, or reporting platforms) (Preferred).\nExposure to process documentation and improvement methodologies (Preferred).\nOur Benefits\nComprehensive Healthcare Plans\nPaid Time Off\nRetirement Plans\nComprehensive Insurance Plans\nLifestyle Programs & Wellness Resources\nEducation Benefits\nFamily Care Benefits & Caregiving Support\nCommuter Transit Program\nSubscription Discounts\nEmployee Referral Program\nFinancial Health Programs\nCybersecurity Protection\nLearn more about all our US benefits\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets\nReasonable Accommodation\nWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at . Please put \"Reasonable Accommodation\" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.\nPlease refer to the privacy notice at the bottom of this page for submitting any data access, deletion, or other data subject rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations.\nBusiness Area:\nDow Jones - Finance\nJob Category:\nFinance\nUnion Status:\nNon-Union roleBase Pay Range: $90,000 - $120,000\nWe’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. 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