Salary Mid-Point: $155,000
Location: Moon PA
Job Type: Permanent
Responsibilities of the Analyst, Internal Controls
- Drive annual scoping and execution of the internal controls program, including training business units as required and liaising with other areas of the organization.
- Conduct risk assessments based on qualitative and quantitative factors to determine annual scope.
- Lead process walkthrough meetings; create and maintain process flow diagrams, narratives, and risk control matrices.
- Use theoretical knowledge and practical experience to understand complex business and accounting processes then independently develop / execute control design and operating effectiveness tests that will be relied on by external audit partners for opining purposes.
- Act as a subject matter expert in the design and implementation of controls.
- Evaluate severity of deficiencies, identify root causes, and develop clear, concise, practical recommendations and apply influencing skills to drive timely remediation.
- Review and update internal controls documentation as needed (risk-control matrices, narratives, flowcharts, and testing plans).
- Review and interpret internal and external audit reports then monitor remediation of audit findings.
- Present findings and recommendations to business unit management; resolve contentious issues and reach agreement on appropriate solutions.
Qualifications of the Analyst, Internal Controls
- Bachelor degree in accounting or finance
- MBA and/or CPA, CIA or CISA highly preferred
- 8+ years in a public accounting firm or public company with internal or external audit experience
- Exceptional judgement and ability to communicate clearly and succinctly to effectively deliver key messages verbally and in writing and to listen and consider various perspectives
- Ability to quickly understand business processes and risks, identify key controls, analyze complex situations, and influence management to take appropriate actions on recommendations
- Results oriented with a keen focus on quality and delivering value
- Flexible and organized with the ability to oversee multiple projects concurrently
If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please contact your IFG Partner or Clayton Juth at 412-539-1434 x230 for additional details and confidential consideration. Additional opportunities can be viewed at www.IFG-Global.com.
ABOUT IFG
IFG Pittsburgh is a specialized firm focused on Finance, Accounting, Audit and Tax recruiting and staffing since 2005. We understand that our clients require qualified, experienced professionals for permanent/full-time opportunities, as well as, staffing for the execution of "just-in-time", short term special projects and interim/transitional staffing challenges. We place tremendous value on understanding the unique strengths and desires of the professionals we partner with and the specific needs and requirements of our clients who have trusted us with their human capital recruiting.