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Robert Half Senior Financial Analyst in Chicago, Illinois
Description
To apply to this role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
You know what’s awesome? Chicago Summer. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your Summer. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within.
Job description:
This position within the Corporate Controller’s Group is focused on ensuring effective design and operation of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) for the company in accordance with financial control requirements, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Primary responsibilities include process documentation, risk assessment, and control identification, in addition to control enhancement and issue remediation. This position serves as a valued control advisor to the Company and provides a hands-on exposure, interacting frequently with all management levels, as well as internal and external auditors.
Responsibilities:
· Collaborate with business partners to maintain SOX risk and control matrices and process flowcharts. Identify areas where control or documentation enhancements are needed. Facilitate the annual SOX walkthrough process with business partners and internal and external audit.
· Assist with corporate initiatives through risk assessment and control evaluation related to new accounting standards, system conversions/implementations and new business processes.
· Analyze control exceptions and work with various levels of management to identify solutions / paths to remediation.
· Support audit groups including internal and external audit in planning and completing their audit engagements.
· Provide education and training to business partners on SOX control requirements to facilitate maintenance of a strong control environment.
· Assist with SOX scoping, quarterly reporting, and other SOX program administration.
· Participate in special projects as related to accounting and financial reporting matters.
Requirements
Qualifications:
2-5 years of related work experience, including previous SOX experience in public accounting, consulting or corporate internal audit
Bachelors or Master’s degree in accounting or equivalent
CIA or CPA Certification preferred, but not required
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
Strong organization skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize
Comfortable working independently and in a collaborative manner in a cross functional environment
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience using a GRC tool to management risk, controls, and processes preferred
Experience implementing a SOX or internal controls program at a large organization preferred
Understanding of processes/accounting related to banking/financial services preferred
To apply to this role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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