Business Process & Internal Controls Lead

MiTek • Chesterfield, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a high-impact role for a controls leader focused on driving risk management and operational excellence during a period of significant business transformation. You will own and evolve the Risk and Control Matrix (RACM), ensuring it scales alongside the organization’s shifting operational landscape. Working closely with Accounting, Finance, and Operations, you will lead the design, documentation, and testing of key business process controls. You will be responsible for developing sustainable accounting policies and ensuring that internal controls are built into the architecture of new workflows. As the organization modernizes its tech stack, you will play a critical role in implementing IT-enabled controls and automated safeguards within our systems. This role is ideal for a change agent who challenges the status quo by simplifying legacy processes and replacing manual efforts with automated, high-integrity controls. The right candidate will demonstrate strong strategic judgment — mitigating risk while maintaining operational velocity — and excel at partnering with leadership to align on governance initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelors Accounting required
• 3+ Years of experience in internal controls, internal audit.
• Strong understanding of internal control concepts, COSO framework, and risk assessment methodologies required
• Able to use Microsoft Office Applications
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - External Agency/Certifier required

Nice To Haves

• Masters Accounting preferred
• Up to 1 Year Experience with the Workiva platform for RACM management, control testing, evidence collection, and workflow automation. preferred
• Up to 1 Year Prior experience in Big 4 public accounting preferred
• Experience with SAP S4 Hana preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Strong system & process thinking.
• Change and project management.
• Ability to build strong relationships with the business.

Responsibilities

• Own the Risk and Control Matrix (RACM) by maintaining, updating, and continuously enhancing the matrix to ensure it accurately reflects current business processes.
• Design, optimize, and update specific controls within the RACM to strengthen the overall control framework in response to business changes
• Develop and maintain detailed process narratives, flowcharts, and documentation of key controls
• Identify gaps in existing documentation and implement appropriate controls for previously undocumented processes
• Perform periodic control testing to evaluate operating effectiveness and identify areas for improvement
• Establish, document, and maintain business process and accounting policies
• Collaborate closely with process owners across the organization to ensure controls remain relevant, effective, and aligned with business objectives
• Support Business Transformation initiatives by aligning internal controls with new processes and systems, including IT controls for newly deployed technologies
• Act as the primary point of contact for all Berkshire Hathaway‑led internal audits, including financial, IT, and regulatory audits, overseeing document requests, reviewing audit results, and driving efficient end‑to‑end audit coordination

Benefits

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
• Performance/Incentive bonuses
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

What This Job Offers

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