IT Internal Controls Specialist at Atrium

Our client is an innovative manufacturing organization and the are seeking an IT Internal Controls Specialist to join their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$90,000 – $110,000 plus Bonus

Position Overview:

The IT Internal Controls Specialist will support the to in the execution of the SOX 404 compliance program including the maintenance and preparation of clear, detailed and accurate IT SOX documentation, such as: narratives/process diagrams, control descriptions, risk control matrices, test plans and test results evaluations, develop remediation plans and follow through for their implementation. The IT Internal Controls Specialist is responsible with reviewing of process/control documentation, historical audit findings and provide recommendations for improvements to processes, controls and test programs to improve overall control environment.

Responsibilities of the  IT Internal Controls Specialist:

• Responsible for developing proficiency of the SOX Tool (Audit Board)
• Support and participate in the annual global IT application scoping process and specifically communicate with global entities
• Participate in the development of and communication of the SOX testing schedule
• Perform application level “walkthroughs” with process owners as part of Control Certification process for the global entities and external auditors
• Execute IT controls testing including requesting and testing control evidence, documenting results and describing observations/control deficiencies
• Support control owners in the execution of the annual user access reviews
• Assist in developing remediation plans for noted deficiencies

Qualifications for the IT Internal Controls Specialist:

• 5+ years Internal Controls work experience, including a mix of public accounting experience with additional internal controls experience involving internal audit or systems design and implementation within a public company
• Prior work experience with SAP preferred
• Excellent oral, written, computer, quantitative, interpersonal communication and presentation skills, including advanced MS Office Suite, Excel, Word, SharePoint. VBA knowledge is a plus
• Proposes new ways to address current issues, situations and provides solutions
• Quick to learn and can focus on the most important elements in new or ambiguous circumstances in relation to SOX program management and project management
• Uses knowledge of the business or processes to anticipate issues and initiate preventative actions
• Provides steady guidance, works with ambiguity and seeks additional information for decision-making
• Proven ability to address topics, express viewpoint and collaborate to achieve alignment, consensus, conclusion
• Able to build strong collaboration between stakeholders and finds ways to forge higher levels of teamwork and collaboration within and between groups

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required
• MBA or advanced degree in related field is a plus
• CPA, CIA and CISA or progressive relevant controls work experience is preferred

Benefits:

• Healthcare Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Match
• Plus many more!