Sr. Analyst, Process, Controls & Compliance (SOX, Audit, Internal Controls)

Overview

A global leader in animal-health technology and services is seeking a Senior Analyst to join the Process, Controls & Compliance (PCC) team. This role reports to the Manager of PCC and focuses on providing proactive advisement and recommendations on process design, controls, and audit compliance across the organization. The team supports new business initiatives by establishing efficient, sustainable processes that emphasize automated controls.

The Senior Analyst will act as a subject matter expert in identifying business process risks, with expertise in risk, audit, controls, and compliance, along with a foundational understanding of IT processes and controls. This is an individual contributor role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct balance sheet reconciliation assessments and reviews for all global entities.
• Review processes, controls, and segregation of duties, providing feedback to drive process standardization and optimization.
• Participate in cross-functional business initiatives and special projects, offering guidance on efficient processes, controls, best practices, and risk management.
• Perform risk-based operational audits to identify opportunities for process and internal control improvements.
• Provide management with guidance to influence change and communicate audit results clearly.
• Collaborate with management to develop corrective action plans and influence improvements to internal controls.
• Follow up on corrective action plans and test remediation efforts.
• Work with external auditors to facilitate audit processes, respond to queries, address findings, and provide information on controls.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure collaboration during audits and projects.
• Participate in the risk assessment process.
• Maintain the controls framework, including related narratives and flowcharts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• CPA certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in internal controls/SOX, accounting, or audit-related roles.
• At least 2 years of audit experience in a public company, international organization, or public accounting firm.
• Knowledge of audit standards, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and COSO frameworks.
• Understanding of internal controls, systems, and risk management processes.
• Ability to quickly understand end-to-end business processes and data flows to evaluate risks, controls, and governance.
• Capability to perform control reviews in line with professional standards.
• Experience with system implementations and/or business transformations is a plus.
• Experience in process mapping and documentation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Big 4 public accounting firms is advantageous.

Skills and Attributes

• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and motivation.
• Collaborative team player with integrity.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing processes and priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable presenting complex analyses clearly and professionally to all organizational levels.
• Ability to identify and assess evolving business process risks.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $67,100 - $95,800 (dependent on skills, experience, and location).
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Maternity, parental, and military leave.
• Other leaves of absence.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Pet insurance.
• Eligibility for short-term incentive plans may apply for certain positions.

Location

This position supports global entities; specific location details are not provided.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity/affirmative action organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.