Senior Internal Controls & Process Analyst

Momentive; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

PTO 25 days

Job summary

Momentive seeks a Senior Internal Controls & Process Analyst to strengthen our ICFR/K-SOX framework and drive process improvements across our global operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, enhance control design, and ensure effective testing and remediation, supporting governance and compliance across the organization.

You will partner with control owners and business leaders, contributing to continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and operational

Qualifications

• BA/BS in finance, accounting or business.
• 3+ years ICFR/K-SOX/SOX experience.
• Experience with a global team and external audit.
• Strong accounting/financial analysis skills.
• Solid internal controls and compliance knowledge.
• Proficient in Excel and IT systems.
• MBA or CPA or public accounting preferred.
• SAP experience for audit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in review of ICFR/K-SOX control design and testing.
• Document ICFR/K-SOX key controls testing in audit app (Diligent).
• Evaluate controls for process rigor (IPE, EUC).
• Identify control deficiencies and remediation steps.
• Communicate potential deficiencies to ICFR/K-SOX mgmt.
• Develop remediation plans for control design effectiveness.
• Coordinate annual process narrative reviews and owner responses.
• Monitor changes to update key controls and close gaps.
• Support external audit with ongoing process control assistance.

Skills

ICFR/SOX

Financial analysis

Internal controls

COSO

SAP

Excel

Education

BA/BS in finance or accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Diligent

Job description

Job Title

Senior Internal Controls & Process Analyst

Summary

Play a key role in strengthening the financial and operational foundation of a global organization as part of the Global Internal Controls & Process team. In this highly visible position, you'll partner with cross-functional teams worldwide to enhance business processes, drive compliance excellence, and support strategic initiatives related to Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and K‑SOX requirements. You'll help identify and assess risks, evaluate the effectiveness of controls, and support the development of sustainable processes that improve efficiency, accountability, and governance across the business. Working closely with business leaders and control owners, you'll contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while gaining broad exposure to global operations, financial reporting, risk management, and compliance frameworks. This opportunity is ideal for an analytical, detail-oriented professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges, influencing process improvements, and making a meaningful impact on a company's control environment and overall business performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the review of overall ICFR/K‑SOX control design & operational effectiveness, risk assessment and testing methodologies.
• Assist in documenting ICFR/K‑SOX key control testing in audit application, Diligent.
• Continuously evaluate controls to ensure process rigor, including information produced by entity (IPE) and end user computing (EUC) audit documentation.
• Identify control deficiencies and develop associated remediation steps.
• Communicate with ICFR/K‑SOX management on all potential deficiencies.
• Develop associated remediation plans to ensure appropriate design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Assist with the coordination of the annual process narrative review and evaluation of adjustments and owner responses.
• Monitor change in business processes to ensure timely update of key controls, while addressing internal control gaps as needed.
• Provide continuous process control assistance to external audit.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in finance, accounting or business.
• Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in the field of Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR)/K‑SOX/SOX.
• Experience working in a global team and support of External Audit.
• Demonstrated excellent accounting/financial analysis skills.
• Solid grasp of internal controls and control compliance.
• Strong PC, Excel and systems knowledge.
• MBA/MS degree, CPA or public accounting experience (preferred).
• Experience with ICFR/K‑SOX/SOX related controls and COSO framework (preferred).
• Experience with SAP, including hands on use of the application for audit purposes (preferred).

What We Offer

• Base Pay Range: $80,500 - $117,700
• Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.
• Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
• Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
• Short term disability with 100% base salary coverage.
• Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
• 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays.
• Additional time off with years of service.
• 401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.
• Student debt pay-off program.
• Professional development programs and courses.
• Wellness programs and financial education.

About Us

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting‑edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.