Internal Control Analyst

University of Massachusetts Medical School • Westborough, MA

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About The Position

The Internal Control Analyst will play a key role in supporting the strengthening of ForHealth’s internal control framework. The role involves testing controls, enhancing compliance, and ensuring operational efficiency through process automation, data analytics, and best-in-class internal control practices. The Analyst supports the Internal Control Manager in executing control testing, spot reviews, remediation tracking and reporting activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-3 years Audit experience
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across multiple teams.
• Experience with control testing, reconciliations, and data analysis

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification (e.g., Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP), or similar).
• Experience designing compliance training programs and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Internal Control Manager in executing the department workplan
• Perform internal control testing to assess effectiveness and recommend corrective actions where needed.
• Conduct routine and ad hoc spot reviews of selected transactions, reconciliations and control activities
• Develop preventive, detective, and corrective control mechanisms across financial & operational processes.
• Conduct risk-based evaluations of internal controls over financial reporting, operations, and compliance to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.
• Assist in the process reviews and re-engineering of workflows to improve efficiency and reduce control failures.
• Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) to detect emerging control risks and ensure timely mitigation
• Identify and automate manual processes to reduce inefficiencies and control lapses.
• Assist in the developing and review of company policies and procedures to reflect evolving regulatory requirements and organizational needs.
• Assist in the monitoring and review of outstanding internal control remediation plans.
• Document exceptions, gather support, and prepare draft findings for review by the Internal Control Manager.
• Follow up with process owners on remediation status and assist in tracking open items to resolution
• Support preparation of reports, dashboards and control metrics for management review
• Escalate overdue or high-risk items to the Internal Control Manager
• Assist in coordinating internal audits and external audit engagements.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and assist in the monthly close process, including reviewing and submitting for approval as well as assisting staff accountants with questions regarding back up documentation
• Provide accounting analysis and support to departments as required
• Provide support to team members through cross-training
• Identify improvements to financial controls and reporting
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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