Specialist, Audit & Controls

Otis Elevator Co.; North Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis Elevator Co. is seeking an Audit & Controls Specialist to support governance, risk management and internal control programs. The role involves evaluating processes, identifying risks and strengthening compliance across operations, finance and support functions.

You will participate in audits, testing, and reporting, while driving continuous improvement of control environments and adherence to policies and regulatory standards. This role requires collaboration across functions and locations.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong data analysis skills.
• Experience with Power BI and data queries is preferred.
• JDE accounting software experience is a plus.
• Solid project and time management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform branch audits and balance sheet reviews in line with the plan.
• Close SOX issues timely and ensure process owners complete actions.
• Review Travel & Expense for compliance with Otis policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and control testing activities.
• Document and report SOX deliverables accurately and on schedule.
• Review duties and system access (UAR) for segregation of duties.
• Assist in quarterly internal controls reporting and letters.
• Maintain and update control matrices (JDE-related changes).
• Coordinate branch audit plans with management and training as needed.
• Support monthly/quarterly control activities and policy updates.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Self-motivated

MS Office

Power BI

JDE

Project management

Time management

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

JDE Accounting

Job description

Location: OTFLH: Florida Home Offices Remote Location, Remote City, FL, 33408 USA

Date Posted: 2026-07-31

Country: United States of America

Location: OTFLH: Florida Home Offices Remote Location, Remote City, FL, 33408 USA

Role Overview

• The Audit & Controls Specialist is responsible for supporting the effectiveness of the organization’s governance, risk management, and internal control framework by executing audit and control activities across operational, financial, commercial, and support functions. The role evaluates business processes to identify risks, assess the adequacy of internal controls, and recommends practical solutions that strengthen compliance, operational efficiency, and asset protection. The Specialist also supports the implementation and continuous improvement of internal control processes, ensuring alignment with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform branch audits, accounting control assessments and balance sheet reviews according to plan
• Manage timely closure of SOX issue tickets and follow up with owner of the processes
• Perform Travel & Expense reviews to ensure compliance with Otis policies
• Perform risk-gap assessment & control testing
• Complete & report all SOX requirements deliverables timely
• Perform segregation of duties and system access reviews (UAR)
• Participate in preparation of quarterly management representation letter
• Participate in preparation of quarterly changes in internal controls report
• Review and Update Approval Matrix for the regions as needed (JDE System)
• Coordinate branch audits plan with management
• Coordinate and provide training to business areas as needed
• Coordinate and conduct monthly/quarterly activities as required to maintain an adequate control environment
• Conduct periodic reviews of policies & follow up the timely updates
• Drive and monitor continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills & Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective to identify solutions
• Self-motivated. Works independently; receives minimal guidance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Strong data analysis skills (Power BI, Query etc.)
• JDE Accounting software experience a plus
• Project & time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required, supplemented by minimum of 4-5 years of general accounting & internal controls functions experience.

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We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

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