Senior Financial Control Analyst

Gallagher•Rolling Meadows, IL

About The Position

The GB Finance Controls Team, a vital component of the Finance department reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), is seeking a dynamic and adaptable professional to join our team. Our team is structured around three core pillars: GB Controls, Client Controls, and Finance Systems Projects and Transformation. The GB Controls pillar focuses on ensuring compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and the Financial Policy Manual, auditing financial and operational controls, and optimizing revenue processes. The Client Controls pillar is responsible for the safeguarding of client-related financial activities, including maintaining System and Organization Controls (SOC) compliance and managing the internal fraud program. The Finance Systems Projects and Transformation pillar drives the evolution and enhancement of finance systems, leading projects that transform and modernize financial operations. Our team collaborates extensively with other areas within GB Finance and works cross-functionally with departments such as Claims Operations, Client Services, IT, and Legal. We present findings and strategic recommendations to senior and executive leadership, playing a crucial role in driving informed decision-making and fostering organizational improvements. Join us in strengthening the overall control environment and ensuring robust financial governance and operational excellence. Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Financial Control Analyst to join the Fraud Risk & Strategy team within the Client Controls pillar of the GB Finance Controls team. This role reports to the Senior Financial Control Manager of the Fraud Risk & Strategy team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in improving and expanding GB’s internal fraud risk assessment processes, driving forward projects and initiatives that will help shape GB’s internal fraud strategy, developing and implementing internal controls designed to mitigate internal fraud risks, and supporting the investigation and escalation of high-risk payment activities to safeguard GB’s clients. Ideal candidates will have audit or fraud‑risk expertise and be comfortable working with large data sets to pinpoint anomalies while contributing to broader strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance) and 5 years related experience required
Solid understanding of internal controls
Strong written and verbal communication skills required
Intermediate desktop skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Experience with process flows and process narrative documentation
Ability to compile and analyze complex data
Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to ensuring accuracy in their work product and deliverables
Problem-Solving Attitude: A critical mindset to identify and resolve issues within financial and operational controls
Strategic Thinking: The ability to align control activities with organizational goals for long-term success
Effective Communication: A proven capability to facilitate discussions and present information clearly with business stakeholders, including senior leadership
Adaptability: Flexibility in responding to changing priorities and evolving business needs
Initiative: A drive to identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies
Collaborative Spirit: The skills to build strong relationships and work effectively with cross-functional teams
Integrity: A commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and compliance with policies and regulations

Nice To Haves

3+ yrs of experience preferred
Financial and/or Operational Internal Audit experience preferred
Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CFE) a plus
Experience with Fraud Controls and Fraud Risk Assessments
Demonstrated experience in audit, internal controls, or fraud risk detection, with the ability to apply strategic judgment and leverage data analytics to identify anomalies and emerging risk patterns.
Audit or fraud‑risk expertise and strong strategic thinking, with a track record of using data to identify anomalies and drive problem‑solving.

Responsibilities

Engage and collaborate with business leaders to identify, assess, document, and monitor existing and emerging internal fraud risks.
Develop, implement, support, and evolve processes and control strategies that mitigate fraud risks and help to deter, prevent, and detect payment fraud.
Oversee the execution of high-risk payment review processes and support the review teams in day-to-day operations.
Complete routine reviews of high-risk payments and independently manage the process to investigate, resolve, and/or escalate issues within the team.
Leverage data analysis in projects and reviews to draw meaningful insight and conclusions that shape GB’s overall fraud strategy.
Assist in the coordination of full-scale investigations of high-risk activity, with the opportunity to shape the direction of procedures and present results.
Partner with the organization in the design of new processes to assess and mitigate fraud risks and potential internal control impacts prior to rollout.
Promote and educate on the importance of internal controls, fraud mitigation, and SOC compliance with cross functional partners.
Build strong relationships at all levels across the organization, particularly within finance and operations.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program