Senior Specialist - Internal Controls - IT

Senior Specialist - Internal Controls - IT

Job Locations US-MA-Billerica

2024-16165

Job Function

Accounting, Finance, Controlling

Overview

As one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development.

All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, accelerate time-to-market and support industries in successfully enhancing quality of life.

We've been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for 60 years now. Today, worldwide more than 8,500 employees are working on this permanent challenge, at over 90 locations on all continents.

Responsibilities

New opportunity based in Billerica MA (hybrid work from home and office model) for an Internal Controls Senior Specialist - IT to support the Internal Controls Senior Manager in execution of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance program including the maintenance and preparation of clear, detailed and accurate IT SOX documentation, such as : narratives / process diagrams, control descriptions, risk control matrices, test plans and test results evaluations, develop remediation plans and follow through for their implementation.

Responsible for developing proficiency of the SOX Tool (AuditBoard)

• Support and participate in the annual global IT application scoping process and specifically communicate with global entities regarding IT applications in-scope for the internal controls audit
• Participate in the development of and communication of the SOX testing schedule
• Perform application level "walkthroughs" with process owners as part of Control Certification process for the global entities and external auditors
• Execute IT controls testing including requesting and testing control evidence, documenting results and describing observations / control deficiencies
• Support control owners in the execution of the annual user access reviews
• Assist in developing remediation plans for noted deficiencies
• Review of process / control documentation, historical audit findings and provide recommendations for improvements to processes, controls and test programs to improve overall control environment
• Assist with preparing materials and conducting periodic IT training, including training for transitions of newly acquired and incoming in-scope entities into the SOX compliance program
• Takes the lead on assigned projects, manage deliverables, and develop relevant communications
• Support external auditors
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-8 years Internal Controls work experience, including a mix of public accounting experience with additional internal controls experience involving internal audit or systems design and implementation within a public company.
• Bachelor Degree in accounting or finance. MBA or related MS Degree preferred
• CISA, CIA and CPA or progressive relevant controls work experience preferred
• Prior work experience with SAP preferred
• Excellent oral, written, computer, quantitative, interpersonal communication and presentation skills, including advanced MS Office Suite, Excel, Word, SharePoint.

VBA knowledge is a plus.

• Proposes new ways to address current issues, situations and provides solutions
• Quick to learn and can focus on the most important elements in new or ambiguous circumstances in relation to SOX program management and project management
• Uses knowledge of the business or processes to anticipate issues and initiate preventative actions
• Provides steady guidance, works with ambiguity and seeks additional information for decision-making
• Proven ability to address topics, express viewpoint and collaborate to achieve alignment, consensus, conclusion
• Able to build strong collaboration between stakeholders and finds ways to forge higher levels of teamwork and collaboration within and between groups
• Demonstrates negotiation skills with the ability to constructively influence others' to achieve results
• Applies understanding of the organization's technology, systems and data to support SOX process and controls analysis and communicates effectively with the business partners
• Takes initiative to share emerging trends and policies and their implications to Bruker from a SOX controls and process perspective
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage complex projects with demanding deadlines and key stakeholders
• Proven ability to perform in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• English fluency with excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Additional languages desirable
• Effectively communicates vision, strategy, goals, and progress; sets clear objectives and holds people accountable
• Organize, analyse, and interpret data, records, and reports. Strong analytical skills and a problem solver
• Operates with a high standard of ethics, integrity, and professionalism
• Ability to satisfactorily complete position training requirements
• Reliable transportation and valid Driver License in good standing, issued by resident state required
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required
• Maintain a valid passport with flexibility for domestic and international travel
• May be required to pass security clearance investigation.

Bruker is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Bruker Corporation offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, and tuition assistance.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.

Bruker is a federal contractor and subject to Executive Order 14042. Under Executive Order 14042, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (with limited exceptions for those employees who are unable to be vaccinated due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief).

You will need to provide proof of vaccination by submitting a copy of your CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card to Bruker, or obtain a religious or medical exemption, as a condition of employment.