Senior Analyst, Global Internal Controls

VF Corporation•Greensboro, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At VF, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. The Senior Analyst, Global Internal Controls, will proactively engage stakeholders to consistently implement the VF SOX program and eliminate, reduce, or manage risk. The position will be based in Greensboro, NC and will report to a Manager on our Global Internal Controls team. This role will evaluate the adequacy of internal controls over financial reporting through the execution of efficient testing of design and operating effectiveness using leading practices. The scope will cover business process controls, IT application controls as well as IT general controls. The role will identify control deficiencies and assess their significance, and lead the development of effective action plans for timely remediation of identified internal control deficiencies. The analyst will maintain strong knowledge of Section 302/404 compliance requirements and obtain continuing education to fulfill such expectations. This is a customer-oriented approach, serving key internal stakeholders, most notably our controllership and digital technology organizations. The role will partner with process owners to maintain documentation of key processes, risks, and controls, and build relationships with external auditors to partner on SOX compliance and external audit requirements, ensuring smooth SOX testing and an efficient external audit experience. The analyst will drive continuous improvement, to include introducing new technologies that may re-imagine how SOX programs are designed and executed, and maintain a growth mindset to always be striving to better yourself, your skills, and learn more about our business and risks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in public accounting, national firm, or finance/internal audit department of a large multinational company.
Proven knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302 and 404 compliance.
High level of integrity, detail-oriented, self-motivated and hands-on approach to problem solving.
Experience effectively working in cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders at multiple levels within the organization.
Quick learner with excellent interpersonal and time management skills who is detail oriented.
Demonstrated experience in interacting with external auditors.
Self-driven for continuous improvement, both personally and for the SOX program.

Nice To Haves

Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent certification(s).
Familiarity with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) software or audit management tools.

Responsibilities

Proactively engage stakeholders to consistently implement the VF SOX program and eliminate, reduce, or manage risk.
Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls over financial reporting through the execution of efficient testing of design and operating effectiveness using leading practices.
Identify control deficiencies and assess their significance.
Lead development of effective action plans for timely remediation of identified internal control deficiencies.
Maintain strong knowledge of Section 302/404 compliance requirements and obtain continuing education.
Partner with process owners to maintain documentation of key processes, risks, and controls.
Build relationship with external auditors to partner on SOX compliance and external audit requirements.
Ensure smooth SOX testing and efficient external audit experience.
Drive continuous improvement, to include introducing new technologies that may re-imagine how SOX programs are designed and executed.
Maintain a growth mindset to always be striving to better yourself, your skills, and learn more about our business and risks.