Senior Analyst – Accounting Policy and Controls

Noble Corporation; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Corporation seeks a Senior Analyst – Accounting Policy and Controls to support development, governance, and maintenance of accounting policies and the internal control framework. You will draft policy documentation, assist with SOX processes, and develop tools for control execution across the organization.

The role emphasizes documentation quality, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on sustainable internal controls, with potential work on SEC filings as needed.

Qualifications

• CPA or candidate (passed most parts).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Approximately 4–6 years of experience in accounting, audit, internal audit, or SOX compliance.
• Strong writing, editing, and documentation skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience in a multinational organization.
• Experience with documentation or workflow tools (Workiva, Visio, SharePoint).
• Big 4 public accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and maintain the Accounting Policy Manual ensuring clarity, consistency, and GAAP alignment.
• Support SOX compliance processes, monitor control execution, and develop practical tools for control activities.
• Coordinate audit requests and serve as liaison with external and internal auditors for SOX and external audits.

Skills

Writing & editing

Documentation

Attention to detail

Time management

Big 4 experience

Multinational experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA or candidate (passed most parts)

Tools

Workiva

Visio

SharePoint

Job description

The Senior Analyst – Accounting Policy and Controls is a key member of the Corporate Reporting team that supports the development, maintenance, and governance of the Company’s accounting policies and internal control framework. This role is responsible for drafting and maintaining accounting policy documentation, supporting SOX compliance processes, monitoring control execution, and developing practical tools and guidance to enable business teams to effectively perform their control responsibilities. The individual may also assist with drafting technical accounting memos, as assigned. This position focuses on documentation quality, consistency, and control effectiveness, partnering across the organization to promote a strong and sustainable internal control environment. At times the role may include responsibilities related to external financial reporting (e.g., preparation of SEC filings). The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, a controls-focused mindset, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical, scalable processes. This individual will partner cross-functionally to drive compliance, reduce risk, improve processes, and enhance policy and controls tools.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Accounting Policy Documentation: Draft, edit, and maintain the Company’s Accounting Policy Manual to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with U.S. GAAP and company practices Translate technical accounting guidance into clear, practical, and easy-to-understand documentation for business users Update policies for new accounting standards, business changes, or audit feedback Assist in documenting accounting positions, conclusions, and supporting analyses as directed
• Internal Controls (SOX) Support: Maintain centralized inventories of key controls, including risk and control matrices (RCMs) Draft and maintain process documentation, including narratives and flowcharts Develop templates, checklists, and job aids to support consistent and effective control execution across the organization Track control ownership and monitor the timely execution of control activities by responsible parties Follow up with control owners on missing, incomplete, or delayed control execution Support periodic SOX activities, including control certifications and status reporting Assist in organizing and maintaining evidence repositories for control performance
• Audit Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison with external and internal auditors for external audits and SOX compliance. Coordinate audit requests and ensure the organization provides timely and complete responses.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or candidate (passed most parts)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Approximately 4–6 years of experience in accounting, audit, internal audit, or SOX compliance
• Fundamental understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls conceptsStrong writing, editing, and documentation skills
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Big 4 public accounting experience
• Experience in a multinational organization
• Experience with documentation or workflow tools (e.g., Workiva, Visio, SharePoint)
• Experience working with internal audit personnel

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office or hybrid environment. Regular interaction with global teams

Noble is a leading offshore drilling contractor. We own and operate one of the most modern and technically advanced fleets. Noble has been engaged in the contract drilling of oil and gas wells since 1921. Noble performs, through its subsidiaries, contract drilling services with a fleet of offshore drilling units focused largely on ultra-deepwater and high specification jackup drilling opportunities in both established and emerging regions worldwide. Our vision is to be the leading offshore driller by being first choice for employees, customers, and investors. Our mission is drilling to power the world responsibly.

Noble is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, citizenship status, physical or mental disability of an otherwise qualified individual, genetic information, membership or application for membership in a uniformed service, engaging in legally protected activity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.