Senior Financial Analyst - Risk & Controls

Charter Automotive; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with employer matching and

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing seeks a risk and internal controls professional to strengthen our control environment across multiple business units in Mequon, WI. You will champion key controls, partner with finance and operations, and drive improvements in governance, reporting, and risk mitigation.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 4–6 years of experience, with strong project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 4–6 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Strong project management and leadership abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels.
• Ability to adapt to change and work independently.
• Proficiency with advanced features of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Champion the Key Controls program across Finance and business teams.
• Improve standardization, transparency, and executive reporting of controls.
• Develop practical recommendations to enhance internal control design.
• Administer Oracle access and resolve SOD conflicts.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to reduce access conflicts and implement compensating controls.
• Support internal audit plans and project work.

Skills

Accounting/Finance

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Purpose/Mission

Provide support for the risk management function partnering with corporate and divisional management in the assessment and mitigation of identified risks. Champion the key internal control efforts for Charter Manufacturing. Partner with corporate and business management to analyze controls, provide consultation, and make recommendations for improving the design and effectiveness of the internal control structure. Support internal audit engagements and various insurance-related initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with a major in Accounting or Finance.


• 4 to 6 years' experience in accounting or finance function.


• Project management experience, demonstrated leadership skills, and ability to influence and lead others without direct authority.


• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, in both verbal and written form, across all levels of the organization.


• Ability to adapt to change, deal with ambiguity, and work independently given extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.


• Proficiency with advanced features of Microsoft Office software products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's of Accountancy (MAcc) Degree or MBA progress. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) progress.


• Experience in risk assessment and risk management. 6-8 years' experience in internal or external audit, design and/or testing the internal control structure.

Major Accountabilities

Internal Controls: Champion the Key Controls program, by guiding Finance and business teams in identifying significant controls, addressing gaps, documenting remediation, and strengthening accountability for control effectiveness. Maintain governance of the Key Controls framework while improving standardization, transparency, scalability, ownership, maturity assessment, documentation, and executive reporting across business units and business cycles. Lead enhancements to Key Controls workbooks, assessment guidance, KPI reporting, system mapping, collaboration tools, and debrief processes to reduce manual work and improve comparability and leadership visibility. Through a consultative and risk-based approach, partner with the business on developing and implementing practical recommendations that improve internal control design and operating effectiveness. Administer the company's software program that evaluates users’ Oracle access and resulting SOD (segregation of duties) conflicts. Lead cross-functional efforts with Finance, Digital, Operations, and business process owners to reduce Oracle SOD (segregation of duties) conflicts, align access with current responsibilities, identify required business process changes, and establish compensating controls where immediate remediation in not practical. Maintain critical-access alert and access-request processes, including appropriate dual approvals for sensitive activities that extend beyond Finance ownership. Evaluate privileged and sensitive access across Oracle and other significant systems as part of the Key Controls review process, coordinating with system and business owners to address identified risks.

Internal Audit: Support the annual internal audit plan strategy based on risk assessment results, management request, and emerging risk scenarios, including related resource planning and budgeting, and input and approval from executive leadership and Audit Committee. Facilitate internal audits performed by Charter's co-source audit partner, as main liaison between the two companies in logistical planning, communication, execution, and reporting. In addition, lead and conduct small internal audit-related projects to evaluate internal control adequacy, reliability and integrity of financial and operational information, compliance with policies and procedures, safeguarding of assets, and opportunities to improve process effectiveness and efficiency. Maintain audit-point tracking, risk prioritization, heat mapping, and reporting to improve visibility, accountability, and timely remediation of identified issues.

Risk Management: Maintain Insurance Portfolio documentation to support consistent administration, knowledge continuity, and understanding of Charter’s property and casualty insurance program. Support the annual insurance policy renewal process by preparing application exposure schedules and supporting analysis, coordinating information across functional areas, and working directly with Charter’s broker and insurance partners. Be a key contributor to the ongoing administration of Charter’s insurance program by handling insurance invoices, certificate of insurance requests, state filings, and premium audits.

Collaboration: Coach and review work performed by Finance Rotational Analyst, intern(s), and other project resources; establish clear expectations; adapt coaching to individual development needs; and ensure work quality, documentation, accountability, and professional growth. Lead meaningful projects in internal controls, audit, reporting, and process improvement to build finance capability and reinforce a strong controls mindset. Build effective working relationships across Finance, Procurement, Safety, Engineering, Digital, HR, Operations, and the divisions to identify issues early, coordinate solutions, and balance operational needs with financial, control, and risk objectives. Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements. Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description.

• We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing.


• Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).

Our Story

Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of diversified metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mequon, Wis. Our will to grow drives our success. It is fueled by a team of respected and dedicated employees committed to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family.

We Are Invested In You

When you work at Charter Manufacturing you’re part of a four-generation family business. That means, you’re not just an employee, you’re one of our family members. We believe in mutual trust. Employees are respected and empowered to explore new and better ways to impact the success of the company. Employees, at every level, are valued for their motivation to deliver the best products and service. We are in this together. Charter has a thriving team environment. Part of being a family means we collaborate, learn, thrive and benefit – together. We are committed to your future. The forward thinking and enthusiasm from our team drives us to create resources and opportunities for employees to learn, develop and create their own future. We celebrate you. We are successful because of our employees - and their great work doesn't go unnoticed. We recognize and reward our employees for their contributions. Visit our website to learn more about our family of companies.

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