Senior Financial Controls Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Analyze business processes and internal controls to pinpoint financial risks, control gaps, and areas for improvement.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of controls and suggest enhancements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to assess risks and formulate control strategies and remediation plans.

• Review changes to business processes and systems for their effects on the control environment.

• Create and maintain documentation related to processes, risks, controls, and remediation actions.

• Organize control reviews, testing activities, and compliance obligations.

• Detect control deficiencies and assist in root-cause analysis and remediation efforts.

• Monitor remediation activities to ensure issues are resolved within set timelines.

• Aid in internal and external audits and address requests for information and documentation.

• Generate reports and updates concerning risks, controls, compliance activities, and remediation initiatives.

• Offer subject-matter expertise in internal controls and financial risk to stakeholders.

• Handle multiple priorities and deadlines while ensuring precision and attention to detail.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in financial controls, internal audit, accounting, financial compliance, or a related discipline.

• In-depth knowledge of internal control principles and financial reporting risks.

• Proven experience in evaluating end-to-end business processes and assessing control effectiveness.

• Skilled in identifying control deficiencies, evaluating risk, and supporting remediation efforts.

• Capacity to work independently and make informed decisions in a complex business landscape.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across various functions and levels.

• Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certifications are preferred.

• Experience with Big Four or comparable public accounting or audit firms is preferred.

• Experience in a large or complex enterprise environment is preferred.

• Familiarity with financial risk management and internal control frameworks is preferred.

• Project management experience is preferred.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills are preferred.

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills are preferred.

• Ability to identify issues, create solutions, and drive actions to completion is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k) with a match

• W2 employment

• Strong chance of assignment extension