Senior Internal Controls Analyst

Senior Specialist, Internal Controls & SOX A large, publicly traded global organization headquartered in Chicago is seeking a Senior Specialist to join its North America Internal Controls team — playing a key role in SOX compliance, control environment strengthening, and business process improvement across a large, complex, multi-entity organization. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced SOX and internal controls professional who enjoys serving as a trusted advisor to the business, driving continuous improvement, and working cross-functionally across a decentralized global enterprise. What You'll Do: Develop and promote standard, consistent business processes and internal controls across all business units and product lines Execute assigned components of the annual internal controls program — supporting managers in facilitation and management of program activities Perform procedures to assess and validate control design and operating effectiveness across key financial processes Drive continuous improvement — formulating actionable recommendations to remediate control gaps and enhance the overall control environment Support centralized department activities including policy landscape maintenance, administration of SAP GRC Process Control, and preparation of dashboards and reporting packages Serve as an educational resource and trusted advisor to the broader organization on process and control-related matters Support or lead ad hoc projects and initiatives as assigned Travel 25–40% primarily across the U.S. and Canada with occasional international travel What We're Looking For: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 6+ years of experience in internal audit, internal controls, SOX compliance, or public accounting — with direct U.S. public company SOX experience required CPA, CIA, or other audit-related certification preferred Deep technical knowledge of SOX requirements, internal controls, and US GAAP Advanced Excel and Google Workspace proficiency SAP experience a plus; SAP GRC and data analytics tools especially relevant Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of leadership Why This Role Stands Out: High-visibility internal controls leadership role at a large, complex public company Broad scope across multiple business units, product lines, and geographies Direct advisory relationship with business leadership on process and controls matters Strong continuous improvement and process standardization focus Hybrid flexibility in downtown Chicago with a collaborative, mission-driven team #J-18808-Ljbffr