Global Internal Controls PMO Intern

Otis SE; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis is seeking a Global Internal Controls PMO Intern at the Farmington, CT location to support SOX compliance efforts, risk assessments, and internal controls testing within Otis' Global Controls & Compliance team. The role offers hands-on experience in a public company setting and exposure to finance and audit leaders, with mentorship and projects across the United States and international teams.

You'll gain practical experience with COSO documentation, control mapping, and governance tools

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with testing and documentation of Company Level Controls (CLC) supporting Otis' SOX compliance program.
• Communicate with control owners to obtain supporting documentation and track testing progress.
• Support annual risk assessment activities, including data analysis, reporting, and preparation of risk assessment materials.
• Assist with maintenance of COSO documentation and related control mapping activities.
• Provide support for the implementation and enhancement of AuditBoard/Optro, Otis' new internal controls platform.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and data visualizations to communicate project status and key metrics.
• Monitor and assist with controls compliance activities, issue tracking, and remediation follow‑up.
• Support special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Coordinate a volunteer event supporting departmental community engagement objectives.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Written and verbal communication

Education

Pursuing degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

AuditBoard/Optro

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-17 Country: United States of America Location: OT999: 1CP - Farmington, CT One Carrier Place, Farmington, CT, 06032 USA Global Internal Controls PMO Intern

The Internal Controls Intern will support Otis' Global Controls & Compliance team on a variety of projects related to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, risk assessment, internal controls testing, and process improvement initiatives. This role provides hands‑on experience in a global public company environment and offers exposure to leaders across Finance and the broader organization. The intern will contribute to meaningful projects while developing technical, analytical, and professional skills through collaboration with team members in both the United States and global countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with testing and documentation of Company Level Controls (CLC) supporting Otis' SOX compliance program.
• Communicate with control owners to obtain supporting documentation and track testing progress.
• Support annual risk assessment activities, including data analysis, reporting, and preparation of risk assessment materials.
• Assist with maintenance of COSO documentation and related control mapping activities.
• Provide support for the implementation and enhancement of AuditBoard/Optro, Otis' new internal controls platform.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and data visualizations to communicate project status and key metrics.
• Monitor and assist with controls compliance activities, issue tracking, and remediation follow‑up.
• Support special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Coordinate a volunteer event supporting departmental community engagement objectives.

What You'll Learn

• How internal controls, risk management, and compliance programs support a global public company.
• The fundamentals of SOX compliance, Company Level Controls, and risk-based testing.
• Practical business applications of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and governance/compliance technology tools.
• Data analysis and visualization techniques used to support business decision‑making.
• Professional communication, business writing, project management, and presentation skills.
• How to collaborate effectively with leaders and colleagues across functions, cultures, and geographic locations.

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

At Otis, interns are treated as valuable members of the team and are entrusted with meaningful projects that contribute to the organization's objectives. Throughout the summer, interns receive mentorship, professional development opportunities, and exposure to senior leaders while building skills that support future careers in Finance, Audit, Risk, and Compliance.

The hourly range for this role is $20/hr to $23/hr. We may pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future. Pay within the salary range will be based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast‑moving, high‑performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people‑powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do.

We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do.

If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.

Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].