Senior Internal Control Specialist

Amrize; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, Dental, Disability and Life보험

Holistic Health & Well-being programs

HSAs & FSAs

Paid time off & paid holidays

Parental Leave

Educational Assistance Program

Dress for your day

Job summary

Amrize is seeking a Senior Internal Control Specialist to strengthen SOX compliance and control environment across North America. You will support design and effectiveness of internal controls, partner with business lines, and drive process improvements with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5+ years in SOX/internal control with a accounting background, and CPA/CIA or equivalent certification is preferred. Travel and collaboration with leadership are key parts of the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration is required.
• 5+ years of experience in professional assurance (internal audit, internal control, SOX) or public accounting with US SOX experience.
• Professional certification such as CPA/CA or CIA is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote standard and consistent business processes and internal controls across all Company product lines and business units.
• Execute components of the Internal Control Plan, supporting Internal Control Managers in annual program activities.
• Perform procedures to assess and validate control design and operating effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement with actionable recommendations to remediate control gaps.
• Support centralized department activities, administer the GRC tool, and prepare dashboards for reporting requirements.
• Communicate effectively with Company leadership and educate the organization on process and control matters.
• Lead or support ad hoc projects and initiatives.
• Adhere to health, safety and environmental policies and promote a culture of safety.

Skills

SOX

Internal controls

US GAAP

Excel/Sheets

GRC

Data analytics

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

SAP

Job description

Join Amrize as a Senior Internal Control Specialist and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you! About The Role As part of the Amrize Internal Control team, the Internal Control Senior Specialist plays a key support role in the Company’s compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, strengthening internal controls, and enhancing business processes. This role serves as a valued resource and trusted advisor to the business on process and control related matters, helping to sustain a robust and effective control environment.

• Develop and promote standard and consistent business processes and internal controls across all Company product lines and business units.
• Execute assigned components of the Internal Control Plan, supporting Internal Control Managers in their facilitation and management of annual program activities.
• Perform procedures to assess and validate control design and operating effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement, formulating appropriate and actionable recommendations to remediate potential control gaps.
• Support certain centralized department activities, administration of the GRC tool, and prepare dashboarding and information gathering to support team reporting requirements.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills in formal and informal settings with various levels of Company leadership.
• Serve as an educational resource for the broader organization on business process and control-related matters.
• Support or lead ad hoc projects and initiatives, as assigned.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

What We’re Looking For

Education

Bachelor's degree Field of Study Preferred: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration Required Work

Experience

5+ years of experience in professional assurance (internal audit, internal control, SOX compliance) and/or public accounting, with direct US public-company SOX experience Required Training/

Certifications

Professional certification such as CPA/CA, CIA Required Technical Skills

• Deep technical acumen regarding SOX, internal controls, and US GAAP accounting
• Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products, especially Excel/Sheets
• SAP knowledge and experience with GRC and data analytics applications are a plus Travel

Requirements

15-30% (primarily U.S. and Canada; other international possible) Additional Requirements

• Reputation for conduct at the highest standards of ethics and integrity
• High degree of self-responsibility, proactivity, and resourcefulness
• Strong planning and organizational skills, including the ability to balance multiple tasks with numerous stakeholders
• Critical thinker who applies knowledge obtained through theory and practical experiences to new situations
• Strong analytical thinker who understands the importance of data to support positions, conclusions, and improvement opportunities
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills, with attention to detail and clear, concise, professional documentation
• Ability to effectively work independently, taking the initiative to develop and maintain strong working relationships
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, influence and resolve issues
• Embody a passion for identifying, explaining, and solving issues and improvement opportunities
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize-approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day