Sr. Risk and Controls Analyst

CF Industries Inc; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 94,700 - 124,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two medical plan options

Health savings plan with company match

Dental and vision benefits

Well-being incentive program

401(k) Plan with employer contribution

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

CF Industries Inc. is seeking a seasoned SOX and risk & controls professional to partner with process owners, lead annual compliance efforts, and drive efficient control documentation and training.

The role requires CPA or CIA certification with 7+ years in public accounting or equivalent, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will maintain the SOX platform, support internal and external audits, and coach stakeholders across the organization while delivering

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in public accounting, or equivalent.
• Certification or Advanced Degree Required: CPA, CIA.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with employees at all levels.
• Able to manage multiple tasks, projects and meet short/unexpected deadlines.
• Detail oriented with strong problem solving/analytical skills.
• Self‑Leadership, organized and the ability to meet deadlines is vital.
• Focused on producing high quality work.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).

Responsibilities

• Assist process owners in identifying risks and developing controls to mitigate them.
• Lead the business through the annual control environment compliance requirements, including guidance on testing of key reports, review of critical spreadsheets, risk assessments, control attestations, assistance to external auditors with walkthroughs, and advising on service organization reviews.
• Maintain the platform used by the business to document process, risk, controls, and other critical information essential to SOX compliance. Activities may include reporting, configuration of the platform, improving documentation, coaching, and enabling use of the system by stakeholders.
• Ensure project management is maintained throughout the risk and controls team.
• Provide information and support to stakeholders as it pertains to internal controls over financial reporting and SOX compliance.
• Identify areas to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead in the development and delivery of training sessions.
• Evaluate reporting from the platform used to maintain the business process and controls, proactively identifying issues such as data exceptions and potential risks.
• Assist in the evaluation and update of process and policies.
• Support the identification of risks and control changes needed from new or changed systems/processes.
• Evaluate UAT work performed by the business during system implementations.
• Lead smaller projects or sections of larger projects.
• Ensure requirements, expectations, and deadlines are clear as it pertains to Risk & Controls.
• Provide support and training to users of the platform used to capture and document processes and controls.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Self-leadership

Detail oriented

Workiva (GRC)

Education

CPA

CIA

Tools

Workiva

Job description

Job Description

• Assist process owners in identifying risks and developing controls to mitigate them.
• Lead the business through the annual control environment compliance requirements, including guidance on testing of key reports, review of critical spreadsheets, risk assessments, control attestations, assistance to external auditors with walkthroughs, and advising on service organization reviews.
• Maintain the platform used by the business to document process, risk, controls, and other critical information essential to SOX compliance. Activities may include reporting, configuration of the platform, improving documentation, coaching, and enabling use of the system by stakeholders.
• Ensure project management is maintained throughout the risk and controls team.
• Provide information and support to stakeholders as it pertains to internal controls over financial reporting and SOX compliance.
• Identify areas to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead in the development and delivery of training sessions.

Process and Policy Management

• Ensure procedures and policies are followed as it pertains to SOX required documentation (RACM, Key Reports, etc.).
• Evaluate reporting from the platform used to maintain the business process and controls, proactively identifying issues such as data exceptions and potential risks.
• Assist in the evaluation and update of process and policies.

Projects and Development

• Support the identification of risks and control changes needed from new or changed systems/processes.
• Evaluate UAT work performed by the business during system implementations.
• Lead smaller projects or sections of larger projects.
• Ensure requirements, expectations, and deadlines are clear as it pertains to Risk & Controls.
• Provide support and training to users of the platform used to capture and document processes and controls.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in public accounting, or equivalent.
• Certification or Advanced Degree Required: CPA, CIA.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with employees at all levels.
• Able to manage multiple tasks, projects and meet short/unexpected deadlines.
• Detail oriented with strong problem solving/analytical skills.
• Self‑Leadership, organized and the ability to meet deadlines is vital.
• Focused on producing high quality work.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Drive to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Knowledge of GRC such as Workiva is preferred, but not a requirement.

Compensation

Estimated base pay for the position is typically between: $94,700 - $124,900. The actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job-related knowledge, and scope of the role, and could be outside of the posted pay range.

Benefits

In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full‑time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match, dental and vision benefits, a well‑being incentive program, 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution, life and disability insurance, paid time off programs and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work‑life balance.

Artificial Intelligence Use Statement

As part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence ("AI") and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job‑related criteria, including information provided during the application process such as resumes, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools support but do not replace human decision‑making, and all final employment decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team and/or hiring managers exercising independent judgment.

Contact

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, need reasonable accommodation with the application process, or have questions about our use of AI, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at [e-mail].