Senior Financial Reporting & Controls Specialist (CPA/CIA)
john clements family- Posted 22 hours ago
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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Reporting & Controls Specialist to assess and strengthen the organization's financial, operational, and IT control environment. This role will lead internal control reviews, identify business and technology-related risks, evaluate compliance with established policies and standards, and recommend solutions to improve processes and mitigate risks.
The position will also play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting systems, strengthening IT controls, and supporting Finance technology initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead and conduct internal reviews of financial, operational, and IT processes, including the assessment of internal control design and effectiveness.
- Evaluate compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and established control frameworks.
- Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and potential business risks, and recommend appropriate remediation strategies.
- Assess risks associated with financial reporting systems and collaborate with IT and Internal Audit teams on related control matters.
- Review Finance system implementations, document system data flows, and identify relevant application controls.
- Partner with Finance, IT, and other business stakeholders to enhance financial systems, technologies, and internal control processes.
- Conduct process walkthroughs, facilitate discussions with management, and communicate audit findings and recommendations.
- Perform control testing, analyze results, and prepare supporting audit documentation, process flows, and procedures.
- Support management in gathering and providing audit evidence, as well as implementing corrective action plans.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and other special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related business discipline.
- At least five (5) years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, IT Audit, Accounting, Financial Controls, or a related field.
- Experience working with a Big 4 accounting firm and/or a multinational publicly listed U.S. company is highly preferred.
- CPA or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification is required.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, internal controls, and IT risk management.
- Familiarity with US GAAP, SOX, COSO, professional auditing standards, and risk assessment methodologies.
- Experience in reviewing SOC reports is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, and financial reporting systems.
- Excellent analytical, project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different organizational levels and adapt to a dynamic business environment.
- Commitment to continuous professional development in auditing, accounting, and information technology.
Join our team and play a key role in strengthening financial governance, managing IT risks, and driving continuous business improvement.
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Key Skills
Application controls
IT general controls (ITGCs)
Financial reporting systems
