Senior Controls Assurance Analyst (MAR/SOX)

Guardian; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian seeks a Senior Specialist, Controls Assurance to support MAR/SOX controls testing and internal control programs. You will collaborate with process owners and management to assess risks, document controls, and assist with external audit readiness. This hybrid US role involves working with teams across locations, including NYC and New Jersey.

The role emphasizes data analytics, remediation, and timely attestation, with opportunities to influence controls in a complex organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in internal or external audit, accounting, and/or finance, SOX, MAR.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or MIS or related field.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sound analytical skills to assess risks and controls.
• Strong project management to meet deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate with others across the department and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support annual risk assessment and MAR scoping/planning activities.
• Execute key components of the MAR lifecycle.
• Review risk assessment and scoping results with stakeholders and help finalize MAR scope.
• Apply data analytics, automation, and AI to enhance scoping and planning.
• Monitor testing progress and help resolve execution challenges.
• Communicate progress and results to management and stakeholders.
• Evaluate control deficiencies, develop remediation recommendations, and support deficiency documentation.
• Perform follow-up activities for open deficiencies and QA reviews.
• Support external audit deliverables and respond to auditor requests.

Skills

Internal controls testing

SOX compliance

MAR (Model Audit Rule)

Communication skills

Project management

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Master’s degree

Tools

TeamMate+

Job description

Guardian seeks a Senior Specialist, Controls Assurance to support MAR/SOX controls testing and internal control programs. You will collaborate with process owners and management to assess risks, document controls, and assist with external audit readiness. This hybrid US role involves working with teams across locations, including NYC and New Jersey.

The role emphasizes data analytics, remediation, and timely attestation, with opportunities to influence controls in a complex organization.