Senior IT Risk & Controls Analyst

Stryker; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Stryker seeks a Senior Technology Risk Analyst to execute technology-focused internal audit and risk advisory engagements, including SOX testing and ITGC reviews across ERP platforms and cloud environments. You will lead assessments, document findings, and collaborate with management on remediation plans.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in internal audit or public accounting, SAP S/4 experience, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, CS, accounting, finance, or related field.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in public accounting, internal audit, or management consulting.
• Experience testing ITGCs across enterprise applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments.
• SAP S/4 audit experience.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, or CPA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audit planning by understanding business processes, identifying technology risks, and developing risk-based audit procedures.
• Perform process walkthroughs, control evaluations, and testing to assess the design and operating effectiveness of technology controls.
• Test IT General Controls (ITGCs), automated controls, and key reports across enterprise applications and technology infrastructure to support SOX 404 compliance.
• Support technology advisory and consulting engagements related to system implementations, process changes, and technology initiatives.
• Prepare high-quality audit workpapers and documentation in alignment with internal audit methodology and standards.
• Analyze audit evidence, identify control gaps and process improvement opportunities, and document audit observations clearly.
• Partner with Management to develop remediation action plans, monitor progress, and validate the resolution of identified control deficiencies.
• Review SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports for third‑party service providers and assess their impact on the organization’s overall control environment.

Skills

ITGC testing

ITAC testing

SOX compliance

SAP S/4 audit

Audit documentation

IT risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, CS, accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

Stryker seeks a Senior Technology Risk Analyst to execute technology-focused internal audit and risk advisory engagements, including SOX testing and ITGC reviews across ERP platforms and cloud environments. You will lead assessments, document findings, and collaborate with management on remediation plans.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in internal audit or public accounting, SAP S/4 experience, and relevant certifications.