Risk and Controls Senior Accountant II

Responsibilities

Risk and Controls Senior Accountant

Job Summary: The role requires technical knowledge of Risk and Controls and strong project management skills, along with well-developed communication and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

As part of the Risk and Controls team, you will perform work related to process and controls, risk assessment, and controls testing methodologies. As a Senior, you will analyze complex processes and problems, mentor others, and develop a deeper understanding of the business.

• Risk & Controls
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Risk and Control concepts in a complex business organization with a footprint in multiple industries
• Develop and review process maps, risk and control matrices, and process documentation across accounting and finance
• Contribute to a consistent documentation format and approach for controls
• Analyze complex problems and develop practical solutions to assist business areas in understanding relevant risks in their processes and controls to mitigate those risks, including concepts of materiality
• Provide business areas with assistance in control gaps and deficiency remediation plans
• Develop people through effectively providing guidance and training to Technical Writers.
• Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment. Contribute ideas/opinions to the teams and listen/respond to other team members' views.
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance Risk and Controls environment.
• Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment. Contribute ideas/opinions to the team and listen/respond to other team members' views.

Qualifications & Key Requirements:

Work Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in risk and controls - Required
• 6+ years of broad-based accounting/ assurance experience- Required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient knowledge of internal control environments and programs - Required
• Advanced PC, MS Office, and software skills, including word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and graphics - Required
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail - Required
• Advanced research skills - Required
• Strong verbal / written communication skills - Required
• Strong time-management skills - Required
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management and Partners - Required

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, or a related field - Required
• Master’s Degree - Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• CPA - Preferred

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
• Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
• Sit for extended periods
• Work extended hours