Senior Risk & Controls Analyst

SNI Financial; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SNI Financial is partnered with a publicly traded company seeking a Senior Risk & Controls Analyst to strengthen the internal control environment, support SOX compliance, identify risks, and drive process improvements at the headquarters.

You will partner with process owners, lead annual SOX activities, maintain and improve documentation systems, support audits, and guide stakeholders on controls and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in public accounting, internal audit, risk & controls, or related experience.
• CPA or CIA required.
• Strong understanding of SOX and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with process owners to identify risks and develop effective controls.
• Lead annual SOX compliance activities, including risk assessments, control testing, attestations, and audit walkthroughs.
• Maintain and improve systems used to document processes, risks, and controls.
• Support internal and external audit activities related to SOX and financial reporting controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve control efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assess control impacts related to new or modified systems and processes.
• Lead smaller projects and support larger initiatives.
• Provide training and guidance to business stakeholders on controls and compliance requirements.

Skills

SOX knowledge

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Audit coordination

Education

CPA or CIA

Job description

SNI Financial is partnered with a publicly traded company that is looking to hire a Senior Risk & Controls Analyst for their headquarters. This individual will partner with business stakeholders to strengthen the internal control environment, support SOX compliance, identify risks, and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with process owners to identify risks and develop effective controls.
• Lead annual SOX compliance activities, including risk assessments, control testing, attestations, and audit walkthroughs.
• Maintain and improve systems used to document processes, risks, and controls.
• Support internal and external audit activities related to SOX and financial reporting controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve control efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assess control impacts related to new or modified systems and processes.
• Lead smaller projects and support larger initiatives.
• Provide training and guidance to business stakeholders on controls and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, risk & controls, or related experience.
• CPA or CIA required.
• Strong understanding of SOX and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.