Audit & Compliance Analyst

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a finance professional to join the Controller group and support SOX/IA activities. The role reports to the Chief of Financial Audit & Compliance and involves coordinating with management, auditors, and POCs to strengthen internal controls.

Responsibilities include preparing quarterly certifications, supporting scoping and risk assessments, and driving remediation of control gaps. Strong communication and regulatory knowledge are essential to success.

Qualifications

• CPA required and minimum 3+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with EB SOX Ownership and Internal Audit (IA) Points of Contact (POC), interfacing with management at all levels.

Skills

Strong communication

SOX / IA understanding

Audit documentation

GAAP knowledge

Oracle

MS Office

GRC tools

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

GRC software

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

This individual will be a member of the Electric Boat (EB) Controller group and will report to the Chief of Financial Audit & Compliance.

Specific Job Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Work closely with EB SOX Ownership and Internal Audit (IA) Points of Contact (POC), interfacing with all levels of management in a comprehensive environment;
• Work closely with outside audit firm teams supporting SOX, IA, and financial statement substantive audit procedures;
• Prepare various deliverables including but not limited to quarterly Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting, quarterly Control Self-Assessment certifications, and close out of IA management action plans;
• On-board new SOX Process & Control owners;
• Support the vetting of potential SOX and IA exceptions and observations and work with owners and POCs to remediate and close the risk gap;
• Support the SOX scoping process, assessing risks to generate adequate coverage and risk mitigation;
• Gain understanding of in-scope systems and tools, and their impact over control performance;
• Facilitate Sox and IA changes into the EB process;
• Recommend potential IA topic resulting in operational improvement and reduction of business impact risk;
• Attend meetings and oversee communication to facilitate liaison function between audit and EB;
• Drive audit direction to reduce owner burden, mitigate risk, and optimize results;
• Support periodic presentations and other deliverables including but not limited to: Balance Sheet review, Risk Assessment, SOX narratives, and information produced by entity (IPE);
• Research internal policies for compliance with technical accounting regulations including GAAP, FASB, ASC, COSO;
• Coordinate all related audit logistics including on-site security requirements, walk-through meetings, system access, and other services;
• Drive automated innovation into SOX and IA execution including but not limited to: Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Alteryx, PowerBI, and iGel assets;
• Knowledge of Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems and processes;
• Conduct GRC audits and collaborate with key business teams;
• Assess Oracle GRC control environment and personnel permission changes for vulnerability gaps;
• Present SOX and/or IA topics to various audiences;
• Execute special projects requested by EB leadership;
• Attend annual GD internal controls conference in Reston VA.

Required

• CPA
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Preferred

• Prior experience with SOX and Internal Audit
• Big Four Accounting firm audit experience
• Experience in Government Contracting and/or Aerospace and Defense industry

Skills

• Strong communication and ability to work in a collaborative environment;
• Understanding of SOX, IA, and auditing & accounting regulatory requirements;
• Analyze, communicate, and document financial audit issues and potential solutions;
• Proficiency in Oracle, MS Office, and GRC tools;
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload;
• Knowledge of government contracting business model and related accounting practices;
• Strong adherence to ethical behaviors.