Senior Analyst, Internal Controls
Senior Analyst, Internal Controls plays a key role in supporting the organization's internal control and risk management framework. This position is responsible for executing financial control testing programs, updating risk control documentation, and ensuring operational risk events are properly reported in line with regulatory and company expectations. The role contributes to the effectiveness and reliability of financial reporting and supports various initiatives to strengthen the company's internal control environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the annual execution and documentation of internal control testing programs, including Model Audit Rule (MAR)-style or SOX-equivalent frameworks, and operational risk control system (ORCS) updates.
- Conduct testing of internal controls over financial reporting, including IT general controls and entity-level controls.
- Collaborate with control and process owners to identify control gaps, develop remediation plans, and monitor progress toward resolution.
- Coordinate operational risk event reporting activities, ensuring timely and accurate submissions aligned with internal protocols.
- Support ongoing risk assessments and updates to the identification, documentation, and reporting of operational, compliance, and financial reporting risks and controls.
- Prepare executive-level presentations and reporting updates on internal control and operational risk program status.
- Assist in developing and delivering internal control and risk-related training for stakeholders across the organization.
- Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external/internal auditors for control-related matters.
- Monitor organizational changes that may impact financial reporting, IT, or entity-level controls, and assess potential impacts on the internal control environment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA or CIA designation preferred
- 3-6 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, or internal controls, with increasing levels of responsibility
- Background in public accounting or experience in the insurance/financial services sector is a plus
- Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, MAR, SOX) and risk assessment processes
- Solid understanding of IT and system access controls
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and adaptable to learning new systems (e.g., ERP, GRC platforms)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across functions