Senior Risk Analyst, Assurance & Risk Advisory (Internal Audit) - remote

Stryker Group; Mahwah (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group is seeking a Senior Risk Analyst for the Assurance and Risk Advisory (ARA) function. You will execute audits and test internal controls with a focus on SOX, financial reporting, and risk assessment.

This role offers 100% remote or hybrid flexibility; candidates near Mahwah, NJ are expected to work from the office one day weekly. Ideal candidates reside in Eastern or Central time zones to support the team’s needs.

Qualifications

• 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 (e.g., inventory, procure-to-pay).

Responsibilities

• Execute audit projects, including SOX testing, with a focus on internal controls over financial reporting.
• Identify and assess risks, evaluating controls for compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Provide insights on financial assurance standards, regulations, and emerging risks.
• Recommend improvements to enhance 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.

Skills

Audit

Internal controls

SOX testing

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

Why ARA at Stryker?

Our team is growing, and we are seeking someone with financial and audit expertise and acumen. Are you interested in improving risk management, controls, and governance processes? As a member of our Assurance and Risk Advisory (ARA) function, you will play a key role in delivering value to the business and supporting strategic objectives. You’ll join a dynamic, global team that drives impact through customer focus and innovation.

As the Senior Risk Analyst, you will be responsible for executing audits and testing internal controls. This role requires knowledge of technical accounting, audit concepts, and key business processes that impact financial reporting.

This role offers 100% remote or hybrid flexibility. Candidates who live within 50 miles of our Flower Mound, TX; Portage, MI; or Mahwah, NJ locations will be expected to work from the office one day per week.

The ideal candidate will reside within the Eastern or Central time zones to best support the needs of the team.

What You Will Do

• Execute audit projects, including SOX testing, with a focus on internal controls over financial reporting.

• Identify and assess risks, evaluating controls for compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Provide insights on financial assurance standards, regulations, and emerging risks.

• Recommend improvements to enhance 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.

What You Need

Required

• 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 (e.g., inventory, procure-to-pay)

Preferred

• CPA, CIA, or similar certifications

• Big 4 experience

Posted Date: 08/31/2026 This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.

United States of America Pay Ranges:

• USN: $69,500 - $110,900 USD Annual
• US5: $73,000 - $116,400 USD Annual
• US10: $76,500 - $122,000 USD Annual
• US15: $79,900 - $127,500 USD Annual
• US20: $83,400 - $133,100 USD Annual

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