Audit & Compliance Analyst

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

About The Position

This individual will be a member of the Electric Boat (EB) Controller group and will report to the Chief of Financial Audit & Compliance. The role involves working closely with EB SOX Ownership and Internal Audit (IA) Points of Contact (POC), interfacing with all levels of management, and collaborating with outside audit firms. Key responsibilities include preparing deliverables, onboarding new process owners, supporting exception vetting and remediation, and facilitating SOX and IA changes. The analyst will also gain understanding of in-scope systems, recommend operational improvements, and drive communication between audit and EB. Additional duties include supporting presentations, researching accounting regulations, coordinating audit logistics, driving automation in SOX and IA execution, conducting GRC audits, assessing Oracle GRC control environments, presenting SOX and IA topics, executing special projects, and attending an internal controls conference.

Requirements

CPA
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Proficiency in Oracle, MS Office, and GRC tools
Strong adherence to ethical behaviors

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with SOX and Internal Audit
Big Four Accounting firm audit experience
Experience in Government Contracting and/or Aerospace and Defense industry
Strong communication and ability to work in a collaborative environment
Understanding of SOX, IA, and auditing & accounting regulatory requirements
Analyze, communicate, and document financial audit issues and potential solutions
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
Knowledge of government contracting business model and related accounting practices

Responsibilities

Work closely with EB SOX Ownership and Internal Audit (IA) Points of Contact (POC), interfacing with all levels of management in a comprehensive environment
Work closely with outside audit firm teams supporting SOX, IA, and financial statement substantive audit procedures
Prepare various deliverables including but not limited to quarterly Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting, quarterly Control Self-Assessment certifications, and close out of IA management action plans
On-board new SOX Process & Control owners
Support the vetting of potential SOX and IA exceptions and observations and work with owners and POCs to remediate and close the risk gap
Support the SOX scoping process, assessing risks to generate adequate coverage and risk mitigation
Gain understanding of in-scope systems and tools, and their impact over control performance
Facilitate Sox and IA changes into the EB process
Recommend potential IA topic resulting in operational improvement and reduction of business impact risk
Attend meetings and oversee communication to facilitate liaison function between audit and EB
Drive audit direction to reduce owner burden, mitigate risk, and optimize results
Support periodic presentations and other deliverables including but not limited to: Balance Sheet review, Risk Assessment, SOX narratives, and information produced by entity (IPE)
Research internal policies for compliance with technical accounting regulations including GAAP, FASB, ASC, COSO
Coordinate all related audit logistics including on-site security requirements, walk-through meetings, system access, and other services
Drive automated innovation into SOX and IA execution including but not limited to: Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Alteryx, PowerBI, and iGel assets
Conduct GRC audits and collaborate with key business teams
Assess Oracle GRC control environment and personnel permission changes for vulnerability gaps
Present SOX and/or IA topics to various audiences
Execute special projects requested by EB leadership
Attend annual GD internal controls conference in Reston VA