Lead Internal Controls Analyst-SOX

GE HEALTHCARE • Waukesha, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Internal Controls Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the organization maintains a strong internal control environment in alignment with SOX (Sarbanes–Oxley) requirements, corporate governance standards, and broader risk management objectives. This role will lead control owners through end-to-end SOX compliance activities, drive continuous improvement, and proactively identify control gaps and automation opportunities. The ideal candidate is a self-driven professional with strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and experience working across cross-functional global teams.

GE HealthCare is a $20B publicly traded global med-tech company focused on diagnostic and digital solutions. With more than 50,000 employees across 160+ countries, GE HealthCare serves over 1 billion patients worldwide. Founded in 2023 as a spin-off from GE, we combine a strong heritage of innovation with the agility of a new growth-oriented public company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• 6 + years of progressive experience in SOX, internal controls, public accounting, internal audit, or related risk/compliance roles.
• Strong understanding of SOX 404 requirements and COSO internal control framework.
• Exceptional documentation, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently with limited supervision.
• Excellent communication skills with experience interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CIA, or other relevant certifications.
• Experience working in a global, multinational organization/ Big 4 experience
• Experience working with AuditBoard is a plus.
• Experience with process automation, data analytics, or RPA preferred.
• Strong analytical, collaboration, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and documentation of SOX testing cycles, including walkthroughs, control testing, and remediation validation for assigned processes/ controls.
• Assess control design and operating effectiveness; identify gaps and recommend enhancements. Evaluate remediation plans, test the remediation actions and track until issue closure.
• Partner closely with process and control owners across Finance, IT, and Operations to ensure compliance with SOX and internal policies. Suggest process improvements and identify automation opportunities.
• Maintain and update process documentation, risk and control matrices (RCMs), and testing procedures.
• Use the AuditBoard platform to enhance efficiency, standardization, and reporting and leverage its features to further drive automation and increase efficiency in testing.
• Support implementation of new, AI-driven use cases and automation opportunities to enhance SOX program effectiveness.
• Lead/ Support other risk assessment activities managed by HC Controllership.
• Perform controls monitoring across financial and operational process areas, as directed, to ensure compliance with GEHC policies and procedures.
• Support monitoring of key controls at non-SOx locations, ensuring consistency and risk coverage.
• Assist with management of the external audit process, including fee analysis, coordination, and resolution of escalated issues.
• Serve as a trusted partner to internal audit, external auditors, and global finance leadership.
• Work collaboratively with OSP & GEHC team members towards achieving departmental & functional priorities.
• Support Internal Controls leadership team in providing administrative and functional management of OSP deliverables.
• Support with data & analysis for leadership updates
• Mentor junior analysts on testing techniques, documentation standards, and professional development.

Benefits

• GE HealthCare offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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