Finance (Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting)

Responsibilities

Support Controls Advisory on all projects relating to and all aspects of the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) Framework

Assess high-risk ICFR processes, identify and document relevant ICFR risks and controls

Develop detailed and robust ICFR risk and controls documentation, including governance, policy and process documentation, and pursue opportunities to enhance documentation and increase efficiencies

Assess ICFR related Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs) to address control gaps in design effectiveness and develop detailed and robust ICFR risk and controls documentation, including governance, policy and related process documentation, covering areas such as Information Produced by the Entity (IPE), Key Reports, IT Application Controls (ITACs), and End User Computing (EUCs), as needed

Evaluate performance of existing controls and devise remediation strategies that align control performance with the appropriate risk mitigation methodology

Support multi-disciplinary control initiatives to assess controls and ultimately transform any control gaps into mature control environments

Gather, review and update existing policies, process narratives, and process models / flowcharts to develop insight into the current state of business processes

Research industry best practices associated with ICFR governance and policy

Solve complex control-related business problems by defining the problem, interviewing stakeholders, identifying, and evaluating alternatives, and presenting findings

Manage time and workload in relation to projects to ensure an efficient and timely outcome

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Significant experience with Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and drafting of process, risk, and controls documentation, including governance and policy

Significant experience or knowledge of SOX including GAAP principles, financial statement preparation, and internal accounting controls

Extensive ICFR risks and controls background

Extensive ITGC background, with the ability to write relevant governance and policy documentation,

Strong process documentation skills

Strong experience re-designing processes and identifying control gaps to be consistent with a mature ICFR program

Strong experience with extracting and documenting business process controls and information technology application and general controls (e.

g., access controls list, change controls, segregation of duties, etc.)

Strong experience assessing the design and operating effectiveness of key controls

Experience with interacting and communicating with multiple stakeholders & management

Experience in managing multiple priorities independently and / or in a team environment to achieve goals

Effective skill interpreting and synthesizing large amounts of information

Strong experience that demonstrates the ability to research, compile, and document data, business processes, and workflow, including strong knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Visio

Strong experience presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely

Advanced skill interacting with staff, management, vendors, and members diplomatically and tactfully

Bachelor s degree in Accounting, or related field, or the equivalent combination of experience, education and training.