Senior Financial Controls Analyst (Hybrid)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Financial Controls Analyst to join our Internal Audit team in Plymouth, MN. This role is part of our U.S. team and plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with SOX Section 404.

Responsibilities

• Execute SOX 404 testing programs for business process controls across critical financial processes, including revenue, claims, investments, and financial close.
• Plan and manage assigned testing activities, including risk-based scoping, sampling, test step execution, documentation, and quality assurance reviews, in accordance with internal testing standards and regulatory expectations.
• Perform design and operating effectiveness testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including complex, system-dependent, and judgment-based controls such as management review controls.
• Identify control deficiencies and testing exceptions, perform root-cause analysis, and document issues clearly and accurately.
• Track remediation efforts in partnership with control owners and validate corrective actions through re-testing, ensuring timely and sustainable closure in alignment with compliance requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Risk, Internal Audit, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure testing activities align with organizational objectives, ICFR governance requirements, and SOX 404 regulatory standards.
• Prepare clear, concise, and audit-ready reporting of testing results, deficiency status, and remediation progress for review by senior stakeholders and SOX leadership.
• Support the organization’s SOX control uplift initiatives by contributing to improvements in control design, testing efficiency, and documentation quality.
• Drive continuous improvement of testing methodologies, including documentation standards, quality controls, and the use of data analytics and system-generated reports in testing where applicable.
• Operate independently on assignments of significant complexity, applying advanced judgment, analytical skills, and problem-solving capabilities with limited supervision.
• Provide informal leadership, coaching, and mentoring to junior team members involved in business process control testing, including guidance on testing techniques, documentation expectations, and issue identification.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in internal controls, SOX compliance, audit, or a related discipline within a large or complex organization.
• Strong technical knowledge of internal controls principles, internal control frameworks, and regulatory requirements related to SOX 404 and ICFR.
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing control testing programs, identifying control deficiencies, and supporting remediation efforts.
• Professional designation such as CPA (or equivalent international certification) preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear reporting and effectively engage with Finance, Risk, Audit, and business stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex assignments with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial controls and SOX compliance.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks and regulatory requirements related to SOX 404 and ICFR.
• Ability to identify and address control deficiencies and implement remediation strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Skills

• Internal controls expertise.
• SOX compliance experience.
• Financial reporting and auditing knowledge.
• Project management and planning skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive paid time off programs.
• 401(k) savings and annual contributions of up to 12% of annual salary.
• Mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, and paid parental leave.
• A variety of additional voluntary benefits.

Pay

The typical base salary range for this position is $87,000 - $123,000, based on the factors mentioned above. For candidates located in San Francisco, CA; Washington DC; our Massachusetts based offices and the New York City metro area, the base salary range is $110,000 - $129,000.

Schedule

This role offers a flexible schedule to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.