Senior Internal Controls Analyst - 100% Remote - Buckingham Search

Overview

Our client, a leading healthcare provider, is seeking an Internal Controls Senior Analyst to join their team. This role will focus on enhancing internal controls over financial reporting and supporting special projects as the business grows.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a top-rated Chicago workplace, consistently recognized for its outstanding work environment plus amazing health benefits, 401K matches, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Design and document key controls and risks with business process owners.
• Act as a liaison between Accounting and Audit functions.
• Implement financial process improvements.
• Educate personnel on ICFR expectations and roles.
• Perform annual assessments of ICFR controls.
• Manage the quarterly ICFR Certification program.
• Facilitate account reconciliation and journal entry programs.
• Conduct annual ICFR planning and conclusion exercises.
• Develop and implement remediation plans for control deficiencies.
• Coordinate with IT and Internal Audit on IT General Controls.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• At least 2 years of experience in the Big 4 in accounting, auditing, and internal controls.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, SEC regulations, PCAOB standards, and COSO framework.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404.
• Strong communication, strategic influence, and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and drive process improvements.