Controls Integration Senior Consulting Analyst, Risk Advisory

Clearsulting•Columbus, OH

10d•$84,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Clearsulting is seeking a Controls Integration Senior Consulting Analyst within their Risk Advisory practice. This role supports controls integration engagements, helping clients utilize technology to meet compliance requirements, regulatory expectations, and manage operational risks. The analyst will execute project workstreams focused on designing, implementing, and testing internal controls within ERP systems and third-party finance applications. Collaboration with client stakeholders is key to gathering requirements, identifying risks, and developing practical control solutions aligned with business objectives. The role involves assisting in the integration of controls during ERP implementations, upgrades, and transformations (including SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics), analyzing business processes for control improvements, and contributing to client deliverables. Staying current with industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies like AI is also a part of the role, as is supporting continuous improvement of methodologies and tools. Mentoring junior team members is expected in this collaborative environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in audit, compliance, internal controls, risk advisory, or controls integration.
Experience supporting ERP implementations, upgrades, or transformations, with exposure to controls design and implementation activities within SAP, Oracle, D365, or other enterprise systems.
Understanding of key financial business processes, including controls associated with financial reporting, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, and record-to-report cycles.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, execute project tasks independently, and contribute effectively in a team environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings and recommendations to client stakeholders.
Demonstrated understanding of AI technologies and the ability to incorporate AI into daily work and client execution.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting ERP implementations where controls were designed, documented, or integrated prior to go-live.
Exposure to GRC tools supporting segregation of duties, sensitive access monitoring, user provisioning, and compliance management.
Foundational understanding of ERP security and authorization concepts.
Experience performing internal control assessments, SOX compliance testing, or risk assessments.
Relevant certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or progress toward certification.

Responsibilities

Support controls integration engagements that help clients leverage technology investments to address compliance requirements, regulatory expectations, and operational risks.
Execute project workstreams related to the design, implementation, and testing of internal controls within ERP systems and third-party finance applications.
Collaborate with client stakeholders to gather requirements, identify risks, and develop practical control solutions aligned with business objectives.
Assist in the integration of controls during ERP implementations, upgrades, and transformation initiatives, including SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics environments.
Analyze business processes and identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve compliance, and enhance operational efficiency.
Contribute to the development of client deliverables, presentations, process documentation, and recommendations for management.
Stay current on industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions that enhance control environments and compliance programs.
Support continuous improvement initiatives by helping refine methodologies, tools, and internal best practices.
Mentor and provide guidance to analysts and newer team members while contributing to a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.