Senior Internal Control Specialist

Senior Internal Control Specialist

Requisition ID: 16957

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60606

Pay Type: Salary

Position type: Full-time / Salary

Estimated Wage Range $67,000 - $120,000/Annually

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

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Description:

Join Amrize as a Senior Internal Control Specialist and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

As part of the Amrize Internal Control team, the Internal Control Senior Specialist plays a key support role in the Company’s compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, strengthening internal controls, and enhancing business processes. This role serves as a valued resource and trusted advisor to the business on process and control related matters, helping to sustain a robust and effective control environment.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Develop and promote standard and consistent business processes and internal controls across all Company product lines and business units.

• Execute assigned components of the Internal Control Plan, supporting Internal Control Managers in their facilitation and management of annual program activities.

• Perform procedures to assess and validate control design and operating effectiveness.

• Drive continuous improvement, formulating appropriate and actionable recommendations to remediate potential control gaps.

• Support certain centralized department activities, administration of the GRC tool, and prepare dashboarding and information gathering to support team reporting requirements.

• Demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills in formal and informal settings with various levels of Company leadership.

• Serve as an educational resource for the broader organization on business process and control-related matters.

• Support or lead ad hoc projects and initiatives, as assigned.

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree

Field of Study Preferred: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Required Work Experience: 5+ years of experience in professional assurance (internal audit, internal control, SOX compliance) and/or public accounting, with direct US public-company SOX experience

Required Training/Certifications: Professional certification such as CPA/CA, CIA

Required Technical Skills:

• Deep technical acumen regarding SOX, internal controls, and US GAAP accounting

• Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products, especially Excel/Sheets

• SAP knowledge and experience with GRC and data analytics applications are a plus

Travel Requirements: 15-30% (primarily U.S. and Canada; other international possible)

Additional Requirements:

• Reputation for conduct at the highest standards of ethics and integrity

• High degree of self-responsibility, proactivity, and resourcefulness

• Strong planning and organizational skills, including the ability to balance multiple tasks with numerous stakeholders

• Critical thinker who applies knowledge obtained through theory and practical experiences to new situations

• Strong analytical thinker who understands the importance of data to support positions, conclusions, and improvement opportunities

• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills, with attention to detail and clear, concise, professional documentation

• Ability to effectively work independently, taking the initiative to develop and maintain strong working relationships

• Demonstrated ability to motivate, influence and resolve issues

• Embody a passion for identifying, explaining, and solving issues and improvement opportunities

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize-approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicablelaw, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary

• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance

• Holistic Health & Well-being programs

• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care

• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts

• Paid time off & paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)

• Educational Assistance Program

• Dress for your day

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES

At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Amrize North America Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email View email address on click.appcast.io . This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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