Process Excellence, Audit, and Controls Analyst - IT

Brightspeed • Charlotte, NC

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Process Excellence, Audit, and Controls IT Analyst is a detail-oriented individual who will be responsible for conducting internal audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, identify areas of improvement, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations. The Analyst will possess strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of auditing principles, and can communicate audit findings clearly and effectively.
The Process Excellence, Audit, and Controls Analyst will play a crucial role in the organization’s Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) activities by assessing, monitoring, and enhancing both financial and technology-enabled internal controls and processes. The Analyst will participate in business process and IT walkthroughs to understand and identify key controls, keep abreast on control-impacting business and technology changes, effectively and efficiently test key controls, and monitor action plan remediation activities.
The Process Excellence, Audit, and Controls Analyst will evaluate and improve end-to-end technology-enabled business processes by identifying inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities for optimization, applying continuous improvement methodologies, and partnering with stakeholders to design scalable, efficient, and well-controlled processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Accounting, or related field
• Relevant work experience (1-3 years) in internal audit, ICFR, IT controls or process improvement.
• Understanding of business processes, financial reporting, and IT audit and control frameworks such as SOX, COSO, COBIT, NIST, and OWASP.
• Experience with control identification, walkthroughs, and testing for both business and technology-enabled processes.
• Knowledge of core technology concepts, including applications, infrastructure, databases, cloud environments, and system interfaces.
• Familiarity with ERP and application security concepts and control testing (SAP preferred).
• Strong skills in process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CIA, CPA, or CISA or a desire to obtain an advanced degree or certification
• Prior IT Internal Audit, IT External Audit, ICFR, or process evaluation and design experience
• Experience with SAP and/or cloud environments (e.g., Google Cloud).
• Experience with data analytics tools
• Previous telecom experience
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases of internal audits across various departments to evaluate the adequacy of internal controls.
• Develop and execute ICFR and IT-related test plans to assess the effectiveness of controls over financial reporting including thoroughly and clearly documenting the testing workpapers.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and key application controls that support financial reporting.
• Identify root causes, control design gaps, and best practices; communicate results clearly to business leaders, system owners, and management.
• Drive measurable process improvements by translating audit and process insights into sustainable, value-added enhancements, embedding strong business and IT controls.
• Partner with management to monitor remediation plans and ensure timely and accurately implementation of audit and process recommendations.
• Collaborate with and educate process and system/technology owners on the importance of maintaining strong internal controls and audit readiness.
• Develop strong working relationships with business and It stakeholders to maximize alignment and execution.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health.
• Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

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