Senior Financial Controls Consultant

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

📋 Description

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

• Evaluate the efficacy of current controls and suggest improvements.

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

• Review changes in business processes and systems for their impact on the control environment.

• Create and update documentation for processes, risks, controls, and remediation efforts.

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

• Identify control weaknesses and assist in root-cause analysis and remediation efforts.

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

• Facilitate internal and external audit processes and respond to requests for information and documentation.

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

• Offer guidance on internal controls and financial risk to stakeholders.

• Manage various priorities and deadlines while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 10 years of progressive experience in financial controls, internal audit, accounting, financial compliance, or a related field.

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

• Proven experience in evaluating comprehensive business processes and assessing control effectiveness.

• Experience in identifying control deficiencies, evaluating risk, and facilitating remediation.

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

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

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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

• Applicants must have authorization to work for any employer in the United States.

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

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

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

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

• Project management experience and the ability to handle multiple priorities concurrently are preferred.

• Strong skills in stakeholder management and influencing are preferred.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities are preferred.

• Demonstrated capability to identify issues, devise solutions, and drive actions to completion is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k) with a match

• Strong chance of assignment extension