Internal Controls Analyst

Cyperus Group LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyperus Group LLC in Manhattan seeks an Internal Auditor to join the team. The role covers operational audits, risk management, internal controls, and process improvement across corporate offices, retail locations, and distribution operations.

This position offers strong visibility, collaboration with business leaders, and long-term career growth within a global fashion organization. You will help strengthen the control environment and drive efficiency across multiple functions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of internal audit, internal controls, or accounting/finance experience.
• Experience with operational audits and evaluating controls and processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Experience in fashion, retail, or multi-location environments is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required; advanced degree or certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform operational audits across corporate, retail, and distribution operations.
• Evaluate processes and internal controls to identify risks and gaps.
• Perform testing and document procedures, conclusions, and evidence.
• Prepare workpapers, findings, and management recommendations.
• Monitor remediation efforts and follow up on audit observations.
• Support control assessments, questionnaires, and risk evaluations.
• Generate reports and analyze trends to identify weaknesses and improvements.
• Assist with user access governance and application control reviews.
• Participate in special audits and other risk initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Finance degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

A leading global fashion & apparel company is seeking an Internal Auditor to join its team in Manhattan. This role offers broad exposure across operational audits, risk management, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives supporting corporate offices, retail locations, and distribution operations.

This is an excellent opportunity to partner with business leaders across multiple functions while helping strengthen the control environment, improve operational efficiency, mitigate risk, and safeguard company assets. The position offers strong visibility across the organization, a collaborative culture, and long-term career growth within a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform operational audits and recurring reviews across corporate functions, retail locations, and distribution operations.
• Evaluate business processes and internal controls to identify potential risks, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform analytical testing and document audit procedures, conclusions, and supporting evidence.
• Prepare audit workpapers, findings, and recommendations for management.
• Monitor remediation efforts and follow up on outstanding audit observations and corrective actions.
• Support internal control assessments, questionnaires, and risk evaluations.
• Generate reports and analyze trends to identify control weaknesses and process improvement opportunities.
• Assist with user access governance and application control reviews.
• Participate in special audits, projects, and other risk and control initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in internal audit, internal controls, or accounting/finance.
• Experience performing operational audits and evaluating business processes and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the organization.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Experience within fashion & apparel, retail, consumer products, or another multi-location business environment is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required. An advanced degree or relevant professional certification is a plus.