AI-Powered Internal Controls Lead

Dow Jones; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Education benefits

Wellness resources

Commuter transit program

Discount programs

Employee referral program

Job summary

Dow Jones seeks an Internal Controls Optimization Lead to enhance the organization's control environment within Finance Operations. You will drive automation, integrate AI-enabled tools, and work with stakeholders across departments to reduce compliance costs while maintaining risk management effectiveness.

You will report to the Intnl Controls/Compliance Manager and be based in our New Jersey office. The role emphasizes fast-paced evaluation and implementation of new control solutions and best

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years in internal controls, audit, compliance, or finance operations.
• SOX knowledge and auditing principles.
• Experience with ERP/billing/reporting modules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or engage in business process improvement initiatives to simplify and automate controls.
• Evaluate control impact of process and system changes; recommend enhancements.
• Support adoption of AI-enabled audit and monitoring tools.
• Assist business operations with implementation of new solutions.
• Research and resolve general compliance issues, escalating as needed.
• Compile, analyze, review Finance Operations data to support remediation and reporting.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation of decisions and remediation status.

Skills

Data analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Adaptability

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Billing software

Reporting platforms

Job description

Dow Jones seeks an Internal Controls Optimization Lead to enhance the organization's control environment within Finance Operations. You will drive automation, integrate AI-enabled tools, and work with stakeholders across departments to reduce compliance costs while maintaining risk management effectiveness.

You will report to the Intnl Controls/Compliance Manager and be based in our New Jersey office. The role emphasizes fast-paced evaluation and implementation of new control solutions and best