MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the overall design, documentation, implementation, and training of the Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program for the Enterprise.
• Working directly with the key business process owners, assists with the design and documentation of key controls and risks. Serves as a liaison between the Accounting and Audit functions of the organization to develop well-controlled and well-documented financial processes. Consults with key business process owners to implement financial process improvements.
• Educates accounting and finance personnel regarding ICFR, including communicating expectations and roles of each individual related to Advocate Health's ICFR program.
• Performs the annual assessment of design and operating effectiveness of key ICFR controls, including coordination with the internal and external audit teams.
• Operates and delivers on the quarterly Advocate Health ICFR Certification program, including collaboration with key process stakeholders and reporting to Management. Collaborates effectively with key control owners to understand, assess, and document changes in controls and risks as a result of changing systems and processes.
• Facilitates the Advocate Health account reconciliation and manual journal entry programs, including the monitoring of compliance with related policies and control activities, follow-up with owners, and reporting to Management.
• Performs annual ICFR planning and conclusion exercises, including materiality calculations, risk assessment and scoping procedures, and the summary of aggregated deficiencies analysis.
• Works with key control owners to develop and implement remediation plans for deficiencies identified related to key controls. Tracks the deficiencies identified and progress of related remediation plans.
• Coordinates cross-functionally with members of Information Technology and Internal Audit on the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of IT General Controls.
• Participates in special projects as provided by Management.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Certification / License: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by a State Board of Accountancy

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Work Experience: Typically requires at least 5 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and internal controls with a large, complex organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Intermediate knowledge of US GAAP, SEC rules and regulations, PCAOB standards and the COSO controls framework.
• Significant experience with internal controls over financial reporting and requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404.
• Demonstrated strategic influence skills, tactical planning skills, time management skills and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate/collaborate effectively.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or similar products.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and analyze the underlying business and its implications on financial accounting and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability in handling multiple priorities within tight time frames. Strong leadership skills to initiate and drive process improvements and ability to influence others.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and capable of carrying a project through to successful completion.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Position may require travel which may result in exposure to road and weather hazards.
• Exposed to normal office environment when in-person team meetings occur.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.