Internal Controls Analyst-Hybrid

Legrand; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Legrand in Canonsburg, PA is seeking an Internal Controls Analyst to strengthen and sustain a premier control environment. You will document and test controls, support audits, and partner with accounting to ensure accurate financial close in line with COSO, GAAP/IFRS.

A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience are required, with strong Excel and SAP skills. Join a team focused on process ownership, change management, and continuous improvement across the Data Center Power and

Qualifications

• Must have strong accounting knowledge and understanding of internal controls.
• Familiarity with COSO framework and finance reporting.
• Experience documenting and testing controls is preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities are essential.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent control environment across the division
• Support documentation, evaluation, and ongoing maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting
• Assist in management's controls testing, including walkthroughs and testing for the primary business unit
• Partner with accounting/finance to identify control gaps and remediation actions
• Support internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation and tracking remediation
• Develop and maintain process narratives, risk/control matrices, and harmonize practices
• Monitor deficiencies and coordinate remediation efforts, including validation
• Support controls considerations for business changes and system implementations
• Participate in efforts to enhance control efficiency, standardization, and documentation quality
• Stay current on IFRS developments and assess impact on controls
• Contribute to special projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Accounting knowledge

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Controls testing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Documentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

SAP

Job description

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Internal Controls Analyst to join the Data Center Power and Control Starline Team in Canonsburg, PA. As the Internal Controls Analyst, you are responsible for ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting, improving and sustaining a premier internal control environment through continuous follow-up, process ownership, and change management. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting and improving and sustaining a premier internal control environment through continuous follow-up, process ownership, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent control environment across the division
• Support the documentation, evaluation, and ongoing maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with the COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework to support compliance with GAAP/IFRS
• Assist in the execution of management's controls testing, including walkthroughs, design assessments, and operating effectiveness testing for the primary business unit
• Partner with accounting and finance teams to identify control gaps, recommend remediation actions, and support implementation efforts
• Support internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and tracking remediation status
• Assist with the development and maintenance of process narratives, risk and control matrices, and control documentation, with a focus on harmonizing internal control practices across business units
• Monitor control deficiencies and help coordinate remediation efforts, including validation of corrective actions
• Support internal controls considerations for business changes, system implementations, or integrations
• Participate in ongoing efforts to enhance control efficiency, standardization, and documentation quality
• Stay current on IFRS developments and assess the potential impact on internal control requirements
• Contribute to special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, internal audit, internal controls, or compliance is required (public accounting experience a plus)

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures is required
• Ability to consider costs, risks, and benefits to determine appropriate actions to achieve business objectives is required
• Working knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting processes is required
• An understanding of internal control concepts and risk assessment is required
• Experience with documentation and testing of controls is preferred
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail are required
• Must exercise professional interpersonal, judgment, and discretion skills to ensure productive relationships internally and externally
• Professional and effective communication skills with the ability to work in a cross cultural/functional matrix organization are required
• Effective planning, organizational, and time-management skills, and demonstrated ownership and accountability in a fast-paced, high-growth environment are required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, is required
• Experience with an ERP system is preferred; SAP is a plus
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively within diverse cultures