Audit & Compliance Analyst

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

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About The Position

The Audit & Compliance Analyst will be a member of the Electric Boat Controller group and report to the Chief of Financial Audit & Compliance. The role works with SOX owners, Internal Audit points of contact, outside audit firms, and business teams to support SOX, internal audit, and financial statement audit activities. It also supports risk assessment and mitigation, compliance with technical accounting requirements, audit logistics, governance, risk and compliance (GRC) activities, and process improvement through automation. The analyst may also execute special projects requested by Electric Boat leadership and attend the annual General Dynamics internal controls conference in Reston, Virginia.

Requirements

• CPA.
• At least 3 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Understanding of SOX, Internal Audit, and auditing and accounting regulatory requirements.
• Ability to analyze, communicate, and document financial audit issues and potential solutions.
• Proficiency in Oracle, Microsoft Office, and GRC tools.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
• Knowledge of the government contracting business model and related accounting practices.
• Strong adherence to ethical behavior.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with SOX and Internal Audit.
• Big Four accounting firm audit experience.
• Experience in government contracting and/or the aerospace and defense industry.

Responsibilities

• Work with Electric Boat SOX owners and Internal Audit points of contact, interacting with management at all levels.
• Coordinate with outside audit firms supporting SOX, Internal Audit, and financial statement substantive audit procedures.
• Prepare quarterly Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting and Control Self-Assessment certifications, and close out Internal Audit management action plans.
• Onboard new SOX process and control owners.
• Evaluate potential SOX and Internal Audit exceptions and observations, and work with owners and points of contact to remediate issues and close risk gaps.
• Support SOX scoping by assessing risks and developing adequate coverage and risk mitigation.
• Develop an understanding of in-scope systems and tools and their effects on control performance.
• Facilitate SOX and Internal Audit changes within Electric Boat processes.
• Recommend Internal Audit topics that could improve operations and reduce business-impact risk.
• Attend meetings and facilitate communication between audit teams and Electric Boat.
• Guide audit direction to reduce owner burden, mitigate risk, and optimize results.
• Support presentations and deliverables, including balance sheet reviews, risk assessments, SOX narratives, and information produced by the entity (IPE).
• Research internal policies for compliance with technical accounting regulations and frameworks, including GAAP, FASB, ASC, and COSO.
• Coordinate audit logistics, including on-site security requirements, walkthrough meetings, system access, and other services.
• Drive automation and innovation in SOX and Internal Audit execution, including RPA, Alteryx, Power BI, and iGel assets.
• Conduct GRC audits and collaborate with key business teams.
• Assess the Oracle GRC control environment and personnel permission changes for vulnerability gaps.
• Present SOX and/or Internal Audit topics to various audiences.
• Execute special projects requested by Electric Boat leadership.
• Attend the annual General Dynamics internal controls conference in Reston, Virginia.

What This Job Offers

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