DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Internal Controls Analyst-Senior to join our team specializing in Finance for our Corporate Organization in Indianapolis, Indiana.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Executes financial and operational internal controls to evaluate the effectiveness of the internal control environment.
• Reviews business processes to identify risks and opportunities for improvement in safeguarding company assets and business operations.
• Identifies internal control issues and improvement opportunities that are meaningful and practical.
• Communicates results, observations and improvement recommendations to stakeholders. Participates in process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting and internal control systems.
• Collaborates with auditors (including Business Process Analysis team, internal and external auditors) to address internal control deficiencies and Accounting Policy to address accounting issues.
• Provides training and coaching to business on internal controls, accounting and company policies.

• Business Process and Internal Control Risk Analysis - Evaluates business processes to identify risks and internal control gaps; applies understanding of business processes and relevant risks to develop and implement process improvements; develops risk management plans by applying internal control framework to address identified risks.
• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Financial Internal Controls - Leverages internal control framework by assessing internal controls and developing remediation plans to mitigate financial reporting risks and respond to changing business needs.
• US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - Evaluates US accounting standards to record transactions in compliance with requirements and company policies; assesses the accounting requirements and objectives to determine the implications on the business and communicate to stakeholders with varying financial knowledge.

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting required.
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or equivalent certification preferred.
• Intermediate level of relevant work experience preferred.

• This role is on the Business Assurance Team within the DBU CSSNA Finance Team. The Business Assurance Team executes the internal controls for the business and is responsible for partnering with the business to implement process improvements. The position is responsible for communications with those across various time zones within North America; Eastern, Mountain, Central and Pacific.
• This role is responsible for performing the controls such as 3-way match, confirmation of offsite inventory, contract review and performing reviews of revenue transactions during the month with a focus on month end close.
• Responds to inquiries received from management, internal and external auditors, Sarbanes-Oxley audit group and others regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc.
• Reviews existing internal controls on a regular basis and develops new internal controls as necessary.
• Analyzes current procedures and recommends changes to develop and implement best practice accounting procedures.
• Analyzes, records and reports accounting transactions in a timely manner.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Must be flexible and willing to adjust hours to meet deadlines that fall in the Eastern Time Zone.
• University or a college degree is required.
• An ideal candidate will have 3 plus years of relevant professional work experience in accounting, Internal Controls, auditing, or a combination.
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and strong documentation and analytical skills
• Ability to tolerate ambiguity and act resourcefully when facing uncertainty.