Senior Controls Testing & Risk Analyst
Apex Systems · Boston, MA · 1 mo ago
FinanceContract
Overview
Seeking an experienced controls professional to support business process walkthroughs, control testing, and risk assessments across Corporate Functions. This individual will evaluate control design and effectiveness, identify gaps, and partner with stakeholders to strengthen the control environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead business process walkthroughs and assess key risks and controls.
- Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness across business and financial processes.
- Execute control testing, review supporting evidence, and document findings.
- Identify control gaps, deficiencies, and process improvement opportunities.
- Communicate results and recommendations to business and control owners.
- Partner with stakeholders on remediation efforts and validate corrective actions.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready documentation.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in internal audit, controls testing, operational risk, compliance, financial controls, or risk management.
- Hands-on experience conducting process walkthroughs and control testing within complex organizations.
- Strong understanding of risk and control frameworks, testing methodologies, and control design concepts.
- Ability to assess financial and operational controls and identify control deficiencies.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or similar certification.
- Experience within banking or financial services.
- Familiarity with COSO, SOX, Operational Risk, or Internal Control frameworks.
- Experience supporting Finance, Treasury, Accounting, Procurement, HR, Legal, or other Corporate Functions.