Internal Auditor  

The Internal Controls Analyst will assist with documenting and testing internal controls, supporting audit readiness, and collaborating with business partners to identify, evaluate, and remediate control gaps. Our ideal candidate will be expected to anticipate and surface issues, solve problems, and recommend solutions, while exercising good business judgment and risk management. This role requires strong communication skills to effectively facilitate information flow between business functions and Accounting and Finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the documentation of internal control procedures, including process flowcharts, narratives, and risk-control matrices in accordance with SOX and ICFR standards.
• Participate in control testing and validation activities to ensure controls are designed and operating effectively.
• Partner with the Internal Controls team to identify control exceptions, track remediation status, and validate resolution of deficiencies.
• Assist with SOX readiness and audit coordination, including walkthroughs, testing support, and documentation requests from internal and external auditors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, Accounting, Compliance, Technology, and Operations to ensure control activities align with business objectives and regulatory expectations.
• Participate in process reviews to identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, strengthen control design, and standardize documentation.
• Support the preparation and review of periodic (monthly, quarterly, and annual) regulatory or financial control certifications to ensure accuracy and compliance with corporate governance requirements.
• Support and facilitate internal and external audits related to SOX, ICFR, and financial regulatory reporting; provide documentation, analysis, and responses to audit inquiries.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field strongly preferred.

• Minimum of six (6) months of relevant experience in internal controls, sox, audit, or risk management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong understanding of internal control concepts and familiarity with the coso and sox frameworks.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment, exercising sound judgment and attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interpret and present financial and operational data clearly.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting sox testing, internal audit, or icfr documentation activities within a corporate or public accounting environment.

• Working knowledge of erp systems (e.g., Oracle) and familiarity with audit or grc tools (e.g., Workiva).

• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, vlookups) and working knowledge of data visualization or analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx).

• Knowledge of financial reporting processes and operational controls in regulated or high-growth industries.