Sr Analyst, Internal Controls

The Sr Analyst, Internal Controls ensures the reliability and effectiveness of internal financial controls by monitoring and evaluating financial records, processes, and systems, and recommending improvements to management.

Salary Range: $85,000-$95,000

Position is eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan with a target of 6% of the base salary.

Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

Responsibilities

This position works closely with the Manager, Internal Controls to plan and coordinate internal control over financial reporting and operational processes and the associated risk and design assessment and remediation efforts. This position will coordinate with the regional, functional, and corporate leads to ensure proper internal control environment and processes are established, monitored and functioning, in line with the Company’s ICS requirements. The role will assist each area with the identification, documentation, and remediation efforts of any control deficiencies. In addition, if required, it will coordinate testing efforts with FK Internal and External auditors and manage the reporting requirements associated with these activities. Reporting efforts include completing the Controls Certification process, communicating controls testing results, as applicable and providing Sr. Management timely updates on the organization’s efforts and results in this area. This position has no direct reports.

· Develop and maintain annual controls certification scope and timeline for execution of tasks

· Actively manage the Annual review of the regional and functional risk analysis and assessment process

· Lead testing efforts associated with evidencing operational effectiveness of controls

· Maintain and monitor the regional control deficiency log

· Lead the tracking and timely remediation of identified control deficiencies

· Perform segregation of duties testing and remediation

· Review and mitigate role conflict

· Lead testing efforts with Internal and External Audit teams

· Develop practices and tools to support control owner understanding and ownership of related controls

· Create and instruct training programs and create related documentation and implement roll out schedule

· Integrate new locations / acquisitions into the FK control processes via risk assessment roll-out and training

· Develop and implement new tools to improve controls process efficiencies and cost effectiveness (peer testing, automation of manual controls, harmonizing processes, implementation of internal control best practices, etc.)

· Leverage and focus operational and compliance versus reporting efforts – embracing the entire COSO framework

· Remain current with industry internal controls standards, and new compliance requirements and educate stakeholders accordingly

· Seek benchmark and best practice solutions

· Active source of input to Finance and Operations on Controls

· Partner and collaborate with IT on ITGC controls effectiveness

Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in accounting required/CPA a plus

· 5 years accounting experience and business and finance operations experience

· Internal or public audit background a plus

· Strong internal control background or relative experience working in SOX environment a plus

· Thought leadership, business partner and collaboration

Functional Skills:

· Analytical skills, problem solving ability

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Experience leading a cross functional team

· Project management skills

· Relationship building and consulting skills

· ERP systems and business process knowledge

· Manufacturing and Life Sciences experience a plus

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.