Senior Risk Analyst, Assurance & Risk Advisory

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced audit professional in Missouri to lead and execute SOX-focused audits of internal controls over financial reporting. You will assess risks, provide regulatory insights, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen financial processes.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 2+ years in public accounting or a large public company, and CPA/CIA certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in public accounting or a finance/audit role at a large public company.
• Understanding of technical accounting and audit concepts.
• CPA, CIA, or similar certifications preferred.
• Big 4 experience preferred.
• Ideal residence within the Eastern or Central time zones.

Responsibilities

• Execute audit projects, including SOX testing and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Identify and assess risks and evaluate controls for compliance with standards.
• Provide insights on financial assurance standards, regulations, and emerging risks.
• Recommend improvements to financial and operational processes and control effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on audits and team initiatives.
• Leverage digital tools to improve audit execution and develop technical skills.
• Draft reports outlining findings, remediation actions, and project outcomes.

Skills

SOX Testing

Internal Audit Methodologies

Technical Accounting

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Digital Audit Tools

Job description

• Execute audit projects, including SOX testing, focused on internal controls over financial reporting
• Identify and assess risks and evaluate controls for compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Provide insights on financial assurance standards, regulations, and emerging risks
• Recommend improvements to financial and operational processes and control effectiveness
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on audits and team initiatives
• Leverage digital tools to improve audit execution and continuously develop technical skills
• Draft clear, concise reports outlining findings, remediation actions, and project outcomes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, ideally in public accounting or a finance/audit role at a large public company
• Understanding of technical accounting and audit concepts
• Knowledge of internal audit methodologies and practices
• Familiarity with key business processes impacting financial reporting, including inventory and procure-to-pay
• CPA, CIA, or similar certifications preferred
• Big 4 experience preferred
• Ideal residence within the Eastern or Central time zones

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in executing audit projects, including SOX testing and internal controls over financial reporting, while providing insights on compliance with industry standards. Proficient in drafting reports and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial and operational processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• SOX Testing
• Internal Audit Methodologies
• Technical Accounting
• CPA Certification
• Financial Reporting

Hard Skills

• Audit Execution
• Risk Assessment
• Control Evaluation
• Financial Assurance Standards
• Process Improvement

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Clear Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA
• CIA

Industry Keywords

• Public Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Procure-to-Pay
• Inventory Management
• Big 4 Experience

Tools & Technologies

• Digital Audit Tools