Senior Analyst - Internal Controls

Hard Rock Digital • United States, FL

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About The Position

As the Senior Analyst - Internal Controls, you will report to the Internal Controls Director and support the execution and continued development of the Internal Controls program. You will perform recurring second-line reviews by evaluating evidence, testing controls, documenting findings and conclusions, and following up on corrective actions. You will partner with stakeholders across Finance and the broader organization to identify control gaps, recommend practical improvements, and support process owners in addressing issues.

The role applies internal controls and risk judgment to evaluate processes and identify control gaps and inefficiencies. You will work with process owners on practical solutions, including opportunities to use data analytics, AI, and automation to reduce manual effort and strengthen controls. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and critical thinker who is comfortable working independently, solving problems, challenging existing processes, and taking ownership of assignments from start to finish.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in internal controls, internal audit, external audit, risk assurance, or a related Finance role, including hands-on experience evaluating and testing controls and documenting findings and conclusions.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, internal controls, risk identification, control testing, and remediation.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze complex processes, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of assignments, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing clear internal controls workpapers, supporting conclusions with evidence, summarizing findings and recommendations, and building effective relationships across functions and organizational levels.
• Experience performing process walkthroughs, evaluating controls, and identifying opportunities to strengthen processes and improve efficiency.
• Experience working with ERP systems, financial applications, and other technology-enabled Finance processes.

Nice To Haves

• Big 4 or other public accounting experience.
• Interest or experience leveraging AI, automation, data analytics, and technology to improve end-to-end business processes.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant credentials.
• Experience within gaming, fintech, technology, or another highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based reviews of processes and controls, including walkthroughs, control testing, data analysis, documentation of results, identification of control gaps, and follow-up on issues.
• Identify financial and operational risks within reviewed processes and work with process owners to develop practical corrective actions.
• Track agreed corrective actions and deadlines, follow up on progress, assess whether completed actions address identified control gaps, and escalate overdue actions or unresolved issues to the Internal Controls Director.
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, reduce manual or duplicative activities, and strengthen controls.
• Partner with process owners and Financial Systems to evaluate practical improvements, including AI, automation, and data analytics, and support implementation as appropriate.
• Support the development and maintenance of policies, SOPs, process narratives, flowcharts, and internal control documentation.
• Support Internal Controls projects, transformation initiatives, system implementations, and significant process changes, including assessing impacts on processes, risks, and controls.
• Support coordination of internal and external audit requests by gathering documentation, arranging walkthroughs with process owners, tracking outstanding requests, maintaining organized supporting evidence, and providing status updates.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Flexible vacation allowance.
• Remote or hybrid flexibility, with opportunities for in-person collaboration at various headquarters locations.
• Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand.

What This Job Offers

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