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Senior Financial Reporting & Controls Specialist (CPA/CIA)

Senior Financial Reporting & Controls Specialist (CPA/CIA)

john clements family
5-7 Years
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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