Senior Analyst, Internal Controls – Business Process

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Position Purpose:

This position is responsible for understanding, documenting, and continuously improving business processes related to internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), specifically ensuring Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act compliance. The role includes performance of SOX and governance activities including scoping, walkthrough facilitation, test of design, control exception analysis and remediation, control certification review, project management, SOX program oversight, documentation, policy review, and program reporting. This role offers a unique opportunity to support enterprise-wide projects,including technology transformations, acquisition governance, SOX readiness, and pioneering AI governance frameworks. Crucial to success in this role is building strong collaborative relationships and serving as a key liaison with cross-functional business partners, internal audit, and external audit teams. Additionally, the Senior Analyst will proactively leverage automation technologies and AI to drive continuous process and control efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• SOX Controls Testing & Certification (40%) - Execute SOX and broader governance activities, (scoping, walkthrough facilitation, test of design, control exception analysis and remediation, control certification review, project management, SOX program oversight, documentation, policy review, and reporting.
• Process Improvement & Automation (20%) - Identify and implement process and organizational improvements, leveraging technology and automation where possible.
• Cross-Functional Support (15%) - Provide support across business functions in a dynamic SOX and business landscape. Lead and participate in design and implementation of internal controls within major system and technology initiatives (e.g., SAP S/4 initiatives in OneFinance) throughout the lifecycle of initiatives from discovery to post go live integration into SOX program.
• Project Management (15%) - Lead and participate in enterprise-wide projects and cross-functional activities to solve business issues and enhance competitive advantage.
• Team Collaboration & Development (10%) - Collaborate with and support team members and provide feedback as needed

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

This role typically reports administratively to a Sr. Manager and operationally to a Manager.

Travel Requirements:

Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be eighteen years of age or older.

Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

3-5 years of relevant work experience in internal controls, audit, or related field.

Basic understanding of risk and control concepts

Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, and analysis/reporting of financial data.

Project management skills; ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.

Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external auditors.

Must be able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Expected to handle confidential company financial and operational information in a responsible manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with designing and testing SOX business process internal controls.

Experience with SAP S/4 Hana or similar ERP systems.

Experience with audit/controls management software (e.g., Workiva) and automation/AI/query tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, Google Big Query, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and UiPath.

Experience with process improvement, automation, and AI initiatives.

Minimum Education:

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education: No additional education required.

Minimum Years of Work Experience: 3

Preferred Years of Work Experience: 5+

Minimum Leadership Experience: Not required.

Preferred Leadership Experience: Not required.

Certifications: Not required, but CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred for optimal performance.

Competencies:

Action Oriented

Decision Quality

Drives Results

Communicates Effectively

Plans and Aligns

Strategic Mindset

Resourcefulness

Collaborates