Internal Controls Specialist

Job Description:

This position is part of the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting Risk Management Department (ICFR RMD), reporting to the Principal Accounting Officer who reports to the Chief Financial Officer. ICFR RMD is the business-enabling department responsible for establishing and evaluating the design and effectiveness of ICFR. The role involves ensuring Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements are achieved, assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, participating in group and Corporate-level projects which aid in supporting corporate initiatives, and identifying improvements in the design of processes across the business. The Specialist will have an opportunity to work across many areas of the company and its operations, with direct exposure to senior leadership.

We are seeking a dynamic professional with experience in business process internal controls that is excited for the opportunity to join a fast-paced department within the company while building on their existing experience and make an immediate impact both within the Team and across the Company.

Job Responsibilities:

Monitor the company's internal controls self-testing program which includes:

Utilization of ICFR Software (Audit Board) to track and report testing status and completion

Review the nature, timing, extent and quality of self-testing

Includes evaluation of division self-testing plans/test sheets to ensure risks are appropriately tested

Assess reported audit issues/deficiencies by collaborating with various levels of Management to assist with impact assessment, implementation of recommendations and corrective actions

Gain an understanding of various unique business processes in order to enhance testing of the companys ICFR reliance.

Assist in enhancing the quality of internal controls self-testing program such as:

Identify areas for improvement

Develop and provide trainings, guidance and consultation

Includes training self-testers to perform design and operating effectiveness testing

Perform site visits on a rotational basis to provide in person guidance and feedback

Develop and enhance data automation to create efficient and effective solutions

Assist as needed with other tasks related to design of controls with business management and administration

Work as part of an elite team to continuedly enhance the ICFR culture throughout the organization

You will need to live within commuting distance to our Melbourne, FL. Work from home schedule will be dictated by the manager and business needs.

Ability to travel (average of 20%)

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree with 4 years of prior related experience in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline or 2-year post-secondary/AA Degree with 8 years of prior related experience or Graduate Degree with 2 years of prior related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

CPA

Experience in understanding and evaluating internal controls

Background in internal controls and regulatory requirements such as SOX, COSO and/or PCAOB audit standards and GAAP

Solid analytical, organizational, decision making, professional skepticism, documentation, time management and administrative skills

Interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences

Desire to make a positive impact with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities

Microsoft applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio; experience with data visualization and automation software (Power BI, Alteryx, etc.)