Analyst, Internal Controls

Aquarian • New York, NY

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Internal Controls Analyst will play a critical role within the Finance organization, assisting the SVP of Internal Controls in developing, maintaining, and enhancing the firm’s internal control framework across the organization. This individual will partner closely with Finance department and cross-functional teams to ensure that accounting, reporting, and operational practices are compliant, efficient, and aligned with corporate objectives.
This position is onsite 5 days a week at our New York City office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1-3 years of progressive experience in internal controls, audit, or finance within financial services or a related industry.
• Experience with internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), financial reporting requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Experience in delivering control assessments, audits, or risk management initiatives.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable solutions.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and present to senior management.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CIA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and implementation of a comprehensive internal controls framework to support accurate financial reporting and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Evaluate existing financial and operational processes to identify control gaps, inefficiencies, relevant risks, and develop practical recommendations for improvement.
• Partner with investments, operations, finance, and other teams to strengthen processes, controls and documentation across the organization.
• Assist with coordination efforts between external auditors and internal stakeholders to facilitate audit activities and ensure remediation of audit findings.
• Perform periodic control assessments, risk reviews, and testing to ensure continued effectiveness and alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in developing process flow diagrams and risk and controls matrices (RCMs) to establish clear documentation standards and ensure consistent adherence to internal control policies.
• Support senior management in preparing control-related reports, metrics, and presentations for committees and regulators.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the organization, leveraging automation and technology to streamline control processes and enhance transparency.
• Assist with end-to-end procurement activities, including providing guidance, vendor analysis, and oversight during new vendor selection and onboarding processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level