Finance Analyst - Internal Controls

Oshkosh Corporation•Oshkosh, WI

About The Position

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions. The Internal Controls Finance Analyst supports internal controls, SOX compliance, policy and procedure implementation and process improvement for all business units within the Oshkosh Vocational Segment. This position assists in the identification and communication of internal control issues and opportunities, and the support of the resolution of these issues and opportunities. The Internal Controls Finance Analyst reports to the Vocational Segment Internal Controls Manager. YOUR IMPACT These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Two (2) or more years of relevant experience OR Finance/Accounting internship within Oshkosh Corporation.
Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting and basic accounting principles.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting internal or external audits.
CPA, CIA, or progress toward professional certification.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of the segment’s SOX compliance program, including walkthroughs, control documentation, and testing of key controls.
Assist in evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
Process data and analysis related to SOX testing results, deficiencies, and remediation tracking in coordination with control owners.
Promote a strong control environment and continuous improvement mindset across the segment.
Interact with other departments (BU finance teams, Internal Audit, IT) on business and control-related issues.
Collaborate with these teams, as well as external auditors, to support effective communication and coordination of control activities.
Support control owners by sharing internal control requirements and best practices.
Promote compliance with established global and local policies, processes and internal control frameworks.
Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly/quarterly reports (e.g., internal control metrics, certifications, dashboards).
Assist in the management and administration of business processes, such as SOX calendars, documentation, and control repositories.
Partner with the Vocational business unit teams to support robust internal controls in place and operating effectively, as well as being a point person to assist the business units with internal control questions.