Senior Accounting Analyst (Accounting Controls Team)
About The Position
We are looking for a Senior Accounting Analyst to join our Accounting Controls Team within Principal Asset Management. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring strong internal controls over financial reporting while partnering across investment, finance, and accounting teams. This is a highly visible opportunity to work closely with external auditors, senior leadership, and global stakeholders in a dynamic, project-based environment. If you have a background in SOX or public accounting and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative setting, this role offers the chance to broaden your experience across complex investment and finance processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of relevant experience required
- Experience in SOX, internal audit, or public accounting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong understanding of internal controls and audit processes
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with investment or financial services environments
- Knowledge of IT risk and controls (e.g., ITGCs, ITACs)
- Ability to navigate complex, cross-functional organizations
Responsibilities
- Support SOX compliance efforts and coordinate external audits with EY across Principal Asset Management
- Act as a liaison between auditors and internal business partners to ensure smooth execution of audits
- Lead and support walkthroughs and documentation across key SOX processes
- Participate in annual SOX scoping and risk assessments
- Manage quarterly certifications and reporting requirements
- Ensure accounting and internal control requirements are embedded into design and implementation of new systems and processes.
- Conduct system and process testing to confirm proper functionality and escalate issues when needed.
- Monitor and respond to evolving regulatory guidance, including Accounting and Audit (i.e. IT automated controls -ITAC)
- Contribute to process improvements and special projects within the SOX and control environment
- Partner with global support teams for SOX testing execution
- Work closely with corporate SOX, finance leadership, and Chief Accounting Officers
- Gain exposure to a wide range of business areas across Principal Asset Management
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Pension Eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
