Lead Internal Controls Analyst-SOX

Lead Internal Controls Analyst

The Lead Internal Controls Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the organization maintains a strong internal control environment in alignment with SOX (SarbanesOxley) requirements, corporate governance standards, and broader risk management objectives. This role will lead control owners through end-to-end SOX compliance activities, drive continuous improvement, and proactively identify control gaps and automation opportunities. The ideal candidate is a self-driven professional with strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and experience working across cross-functional global teams.

GE HealthCare is a $20B publicly traded global med-tech company focused on diagnostic and digital solutions. With more than 50,000 employees across 160+ countries, GE HealthCare serves over 1 billion patients worldwide. Founded in 2023 as a spin-off from GE, we combine a strong heritage of innovation with the agility of a new growth-oriented public company.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and documentation of SOX testing cycles, including walkthroughs, control testing, and remediation validation for assigned processes/controls.
• Assess control design and operating effectiveness; identify gaps and recommend enhancements. Evaluate remediation plans, test the remediation actions and track until issue closure.
• Partner closely with process and control owners across Finance, IT, and Operations to ensure compliance with SOX and internal policies. Suggest process improvements and identify automation opportunities.
• Maintain and update process documentation, risk and control matrices (RCMs), and testing procedures.
• Use the AuditBoard platform to enhance efficiency, standardization, and reporting and leverage its features to further drive automation and increase efficiency in testing.
• Support implementation of new, AI-driven use cases and automation opportunities to enhance SOX program effectiveness.

• Lead/Support other risk assessment activities managed by HC Controllership.
• Perform controls monitoring across financial and operational process areas, as directed, to ensure compliance with GEHC policies and procedures.
• Support monitoring of key controls at non-SOx locations, ensuring consistency and risk coverage.

• Assist with management of the external audit process, including fee analysis, coordination, and resolution of escalated issues.
• Serve as a trusted partner to internal audit, external auditors, and global finance leadership.
• Work collaboratively with OSP & GEHC team members towards achieving departmental & functional priorities.

• Support Internal Controls leadership team in providing administrative and functional management of OSP deliverables.
• Support with data & analysis for leadership updates
• Mentor junior analysts on testing techniques, documentation standards, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• 6 + years of progressive experience in SOX, internal controls, public accounting, internal audit, or related risk/compliance roles.
• Strong understanding of SOX 404 requirements and COSO internal control framework.
• Exceptional documentation, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently with limited supervision.
• Excellent communication skills with experience interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Desired Characteristics

• CPA, CIA, or other relevant certifications.
• Experience working in a global, multinational organization/Big 4 experience
• Experience working with AuditBoard is a plus.
• Experience with process automation, data analytics, or RPA preferred.
• Strong analytical, collaboration, and communication skills.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership always with unyielding integrity.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you'd expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you'll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration, and support.