Internal Controls Analyst (Life)
About The Position
Security National is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Internal Controls Analyst to join our Internal Audit team. The Internal Controls Analyst will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the company’s internal control environment by developing and executing test sheets, performing control testing, and assisting with process documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting or business, familiarity with financial statements, excel at communication and relationship building, and experience working with the BlackLine reconciliation platform.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, or internal controls.
- Experience preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial statements.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills with a focus on Excel proficiency.
- Excellent analytical skills, combined with impeccable business judgement.
- Self-directed, energetic, intellectually curious.
- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Team player who is comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to safely and successfully, perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 15 lbs.
- Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.
- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods at a desk, while working on a computer.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with BlackLine or similar reconciliation software strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and execute internal control test sheets to assess the effectiveness of key controls across financial processes.
- Perform internal controls testing, document findings, and provide recommendations for remediation and process improvement.
- Collaborate with accounting, finance teams, and senior leadership to ensure compliance with internal control requirements and corporate policies.
- Assist in the evaluation of financial statements and supporting documentation to validate control performance.
- Maintain organized and accurate testing documentation for internal and external audit purposes.
- Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of BlackLine account reconciliations and control workflows.
- Assist in periodic control walkthroughs and risk assessments.
- Participate in control improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
