Sr. Risk and Controls Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Health plan options

Dental and vision benefits

Well-being incentive program

401(k) with employer contribution

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

CF Industries, a leader in agricultural nutrients, seeks a Senior Risk and Controls Analyst – Finance & Accounting to advise stakeholders and strengthen the company’s control environment. You will support annual control activities and drive improvements through collaboration with business partners.

You will maintain the documentation platform, lead testing guidance, and manage risk projects, including training sessions and adherence to SOX requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in public accounting or equivalent background.
• Certifications: CPA, CIA.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with employees at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and meet unexpected deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Self‑leadership, organized, and capable of meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of GRC tools such as Workiva preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist process owners in identifying risks and developing controls to mitigate them.
• Lead the business through annual control environment compliance requirements, including guidance on testing of key reports, review of critical spreadsheets, risk assessments, control attestations, and assistance of external auditors.
• Maintain the platform used for documenting process, risk, controls, and other SOX‑critical information; perform reporting, configuration, and coaching for stakeholders.
• Support risk and controls project management, ensuring clear requirements, expectations, and deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the control environment.
• Lead development and delivery of training sessions on processes and policies.
• Ensure adherence to procedures and policies for SOX required documentation (RACM, Key Reports, etc.).
• Evaluate reporting from the platform, proactively identify issues such as data exceptions or potential risks.
• Assist in the evaluation and update of processes and policies.
• Support projects related to new or changed systems/processes, evaluate UAT work, and lead smaller projects or sections of larger projects.
• Provide support and training to users of the platform used to capture and document processes and controls.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Self-leadership

Analytical skills

Drive for efficiency

Education

CPA certification

CIA certification

Tools

Workiva

Job description

Senior Risk and Controls Analyst – Finance & Accounting

Job Summary

The Senior Risk and Controls Analyst advises and partners with internal stakeholders to strengthen CF Industries’ control environment. The role supports annual control activities, drives control environment improvements, and contributes to project implementation to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Assist process owners in identifying risks and developing controls to mitigate them.
• Lead the business through annual control environment compliance requirements, including guidance on testing of key reports, review of critical spreadsheets, risk assessments, control attestations, and assistance of external auditors.
• Maintain the platform used for documenting process, risk, controls, and other SOX‑critical information; perform reporting, configuration, and coaching for stakeholders.
• Support risk and controls project management, ensuring clear requirements, expectations, and deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the control environment.
• Lead development and delivery of training sessions on processes and policies.
• Ensure adherence to procedures and policies for SOX required documentation (RACM, Key Reports, etc.).
• Evaluate reporting from the platform, proactively identify issues such as data exceptions or potential risks.
• Assist in the evaluation and update of processes and policies.
• Support projects related to new or changed systems/processes, evaluate UAT work, and lead smaller projects or sections of larger projects.
• Provide support and training to users of the platform used to capture and document processes and controls.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in public accounting or an equivalent background.
• Certifications: CPA, CIA.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with employees at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and meet unexpected deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Self‑leadership, organized, and capable of meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Drive to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Knowledge of GRC tools such as Workiva preferred but not required.

Compensation

Estimated base pay for the position is typically between $94,700 and $124,900, though actual compensation may vary based on factors such as education, training, skills, and experience.

Benefits

In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full‑time employees. The comprehensive benefits package includes two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and match, dental and vision benefits, a well‑being incentive program, a 401(k) plan with 10%–13% employer contribution, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and more. Flexible work arrangements are also offered to support work‑life balance. For more detailed information, visit the Total Rewards website.

Additional Information

CF Industries may use automated tools, including AI and machine learning, to assist recruiters in identifying qualified candidates. Final hiring decisions are made by the Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.

Information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): FMLA Poster. Employee Polygraph Protection Act: EPPAC Poster. Employees in Canada may view the “Canadian Human Rights Act” for additional rights.