New 
Financial Controls & Governance Analyst
 Spectraforce Technologies | |
 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Aug 04, 2025 | |
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Role:
Financial Controls & Governance Analyst
Duration: 10 months (potential for extension) Location: Chicago, IL (hybrid, 3 days a week) This professional will join the Global Financial Control governance and oversight team within the Corporate Controller's Group. The team is responsible for the Corporation's global internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) framework that includes annual scoping and risk assessment, key process documentation and control identification, deficiency analysis, annual certifications and management reporting. Professional will be involved in all efforts related to the annual Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) program and will be responsible for the update and maintenance of key process documentation for several significant business processes. The position provides for hands-on exposure into the entire organization, frequent interactions with CCAR stakeholders at all management levels globally, as well as internal auditors. The successful individual will have strong process execution, attention to detail and critical thinking skills. In addition, the ability to interact and develop working relationships with the global business and finance teams will be critical. Responsibilities: Responsible for assigned governance areas and execution of end-to-end related activities including but not limited to: - Evaluate risk and likely sources of potential misstatement for significant processes - Create/update narrative, flowchart and risk-control matrix documentation for significant processes - Participate in walkthrough meetings with process and control owners as well as internal and external auditors - Perform individual control deficiency analysis, monitoring and aggregation analysis - Maintain relationships with control owners providing guidance and training regarding CCAR program and requirements - Facilitate control testing by management and assist with remediation of control issues - Lead/Support the operation, documentation, and enhancement of technically sound CCAR program governance methodologies, policies and procedures - Assist in updating regular presentations and reporting to Audit Committee, Disclosure Committee, Controls Committee and Management Group; create ad hoc reports and presentations as required Qualifications: - In-depth understanding of an internal control framework such as one used for the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Section 404/302, financial statement assertions and COSO integrated control framework a plus - 2+ years of relevant experience at a public accounting firm and/or corporate internal audit department of a financial services organization - BA/BS in Accounting or Finance - CPA/CIA/CISA strongly preferred Skills: - Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills are required - Self-starter and critical thinker with attention to details that desires a high-profile position - End-to-end project management skills, controls evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration - Problem solving skills that demonstrate critical thinking and an "outside-the-box" and practical approach to reach a solution - Works effectively in a team environment - Advanced skills in Excel; experience with Word, Visio, Access and SharePoint a plus - Experience with information produced by entity, service organization controls (SOC1), General Information Technology Controls (GITCs), system interface, and automated / IT dependent controls a plus | |