Internal Controls System Specialist

Bosch Building Technologies•Phoenix, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Internal Controls System Specialist evaluates, designs, implements, and tests internal controls to strengthen the organization’s internal control environment. The role works with cross-functional teams to identify control gaps and risks, document business processes, implement effective controls, and support continuous improvement. It helps safeguard organizational assets, promote operational efficiency, and support strategic business objectives. The specialist supports the development and standardization of control processes and methodologies; implements regulatory and internal control requirements; coordinates controls for ERP and financial systems; and supports the transition to a unified ERP environment and a new controls reporting tool. The position also conducts monitoring and testing, maintains documentation and audit working papers, tracks remediation and deliverables, reports compliance topics to the parent company, and communicates findings and risks to management. The position generally works Monday through Friday, with travel of less than 10% if necessary. The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated, with low-to-moderate noise levels. Physical demands include effective communication and manual dexterity for occasional reaching, lifting light office objects, and operating office equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or relevant experience.
At least 3 years of experience in internal audit, compliance, or risk management.
Strong knowledge and experience with balance sheet account reconciliations, including prepaid expenses, fixed assets, cash and liabilities, and payroll.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify discrepancies, evaluate risks, and recommend practical solutions.
High ethical standards and attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, coordinate deliverables, and manage competing priorities.
Willingness and ability to learn the organization’s internal control framework, control testing methodologies, and ERP environment.
Knowledge of current accounting standards, including GAAP and IFRS.
Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and Visio.
Ability to communicate effectively and perform the physical demands described, including occasional reaching, lifting light office objects, and operating office equipment.
U.S. work authorization is required; future sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Construction background.
At least 4 years of experience in an accounting leadership position, including reviewing others’ work, such as balance sheet account analysis, and educating teams on proper controls.
Experience with project accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and evaluating financial processes.
Experience mentoring colleagues, reviewing work, and coordinating team deliverables.

Responsibilities

Support the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of internal control processes and methodologies.
Partner with cross-functional teams to identify risks and design control measures through Risk and Self Assessments.
Collaborate with internal departments to develop and maintain process flow maps, business processes, procedures, and policies.
Implement new regulatory and Internal Control System requirements, including Corporate Directives.
Develop new control process standards and review and maintain existing standards.
Work with cross-functional teams to implement effective controls.
Coordinate with the Corporate Data Security Team to ensure effective controls over ERP and financial systems.
Drive automation and continuous improvement to streamline control processes.
Support transition to a unified ERP environment by evaluating existing controls, identifying gaps, and developing future-state control requirements.
Collaborate with stakeholders to incorporate effective controls into ERP and financial systems.
Support implementation and transition to a new controls reporting tool, including coordinating requirements, documenting control processes, and establishing standardized reporting and monitoring practices.
Perform monitoring procedures to assess effectiveness and identify gaps or weaknesses.
Maintain documentation of control deficiencies and remediation plans.
Ensure working papers and audit documentation are complete and accurate and meet internal standards and external audit expectations.
Work with management and cross-functional teams to communicate findings and support remediation plans.
Report compliance topics to the parent company.
Review control testing results and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance.
Track testing progress, outstanding items, and key deliverables; proactively communicate delays, risks, and issues to management.
Standardize testing methodologies and documentation practices to support a consistent future-state Internal Controls System program.
Perform other duties as assigned.