RISK & CONTROLS ANALYST - FINANCE
Compass Group•Charlotte, NC
About The Position
Canteen is looking for a motivated, detail‑driven Risk & Controls Analyst to help strengthen and protect our business as part of a line of defense. This is a high‑impact role for a finance or controls professional who thrives on ownership, influence, and driving meaningful improvements across a complex organization. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you’ll partner with teams across the field and corporate functions to ensure a strong, compliant risk and controls environment—one that not only meets requirements, but raises the bar.
Requirements
- Strong foundation in finance, internal controls, audit, or risk assurance
- Confidence reviewing control design and operational effectiveness
- Sharp analytical mindset with high risk awareness
- Ability to influence, educate, and build relationships at all organizational levels
- Highly organized, self‑directed, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
- Ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA, CIA, or similar professional certification preferred
- Experience with SOX, COSO, internal or external audits, or risk assurance
- Exposure to SAP S/4, HFM, or large enterprise environments a plus
Responsibilities
- Support the ongoing compliance of the Internal Controls framework.
- Gather support and documentation for review of controls, monitoring and tracking action items, etc.
- Ensure business processes comply with appropriate controls to optimally manage risks, assisting with the execution of risk assessments where necessary.
- Understand and educate field associates on Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs).
- Provide ongoing support to associates as they document and operate Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs).
- Collaborate with process and controls owners to obtain process understanding, documenting the process flows and/or procedure documents.
- Evaluate control deficiencies and oversee remediation of those deficiencies.
- Identify areas for improvement and remediation of controls
- Develop guidance to support the organization with control compliance, such as evidence maintenance, policy job aids, etc.
- Partner with field teams on cross-departmental projects to improve the overall compliance environment.
- Stay up to date on internal and external changes that may impact the business as it relates to execution of controls and partner with the appropriate stakeholders to make changes accordingly.
- Support training initiatives across the organization to improve awareness and understanding of internal control requirements.
- Partner with both internal and external audit teams to facilitate streamlined and effective audit processes, as necessary.
Benefits
- Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
