Senior Internal Controls & Risk Lead - Flexible Schedule

ED03 Elliott Davis Advisory, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Flexible schedules

Parental leave

Health benefits

Career coaching

Leadership development

Beyond program

Job summary

Elliott Davis Advisory, LLC is seeking an Internal Controls Senior to lead day-to-day execution of internal control engagements, develop test plans, and manage project status. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and controls while delivering exceptional client service.

The role emphasizes risk-based testing, documentation, and adherence to AICPA and PCAOB standards with a focus on SOX compliance and control optimization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of risk and controls experience.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• CPA or CIA certification preferred.
• Knowledge of process design, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Experience scoping and performing controls testing under AICPA and PCAOB standards and SOX compliance.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Effective organization and project management skills.
• Strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks within various business processes and design appropriate controls to mitigate those risks.
• Create and maintain detailed internal controls documentation, including narratives, matrices, and flowcharts.
• Perform testing to evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Provide excellent client service, build relationships, and communicate complex issues clearly.
• Identify control deficiencies, develop remediation plans, and track progress.
• Assist with project management activities, including status tracking and reporting.
• Stay current on regulations, standards, and best practices related to internal controls and risk management.
• Lead process walkthroughs to document business processes.
• Demonstrate strong writing and editing skills.

Skills

Risk assessment

Controls testing

Documentation

Project management

Communication

Excel

Visio

AI tools

Critical thinking

Education

Accounting degree

Master’s degree

CPA or CIA preferred

Tools

CoPilot

Claude

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Elliott Davis Advisory, LLC is seeking an Internal Controls Senior to lead day-to-day execution of internal control engagements, develop test plans, and manage project status. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and controls while delivering exceptional client service.

The role emphasizes risk-based testing, documentation, and adherence to AICPA and PCAOB standards with a focus on SOX compliance and control optimization.