Senior Internal Controls Analyst

Senior Internal Controls AnalystDowners Grove, Illinois, United StatesAbout the Job Senior Internal Controls AnalystOur ideal candidate will work closely with Management to create/update process documentation, update the Risk and Control Matrix in Audit Board and monitor remediation plans for control deficiencies identified by Internal Audit and External Auditors for SOX purposes.In this role, you will have the opportunity to:Perform an annual process walkthrough with Management to create and/or refresh process flowcharts and design evaluation as needed.Maintain an Internal Control COSO framework and create/update the Risk and Controls Matrices (RCM)Participate in an annual control rationalization exercise to re-evaluate the existing controls to assess which controls are truly necessary to address the risks identified, standardize what can be harmonized, identify control gaps, and remove duplication.Assist Management with the development of remediation plans for deficiencies identified by Internal Audit and External Audits.Partner with Internal Audit for SOX, as a knowledge resource on Managements business and IT processesParticipate in periodic training for Management on internal controls while targeting the common root causes for control failures.Perform SOX Section 404 responsibilities, including facilitating quarterly certifications.The essential requirements of the job include:Bachelor's degree in Accounting.Professional certification such; CPA or CIA3+ years of relevant work experience.Theoretical and practice knowledge of COSO.Prior public company experience preferred.Experience with Audit Board a plus.