Senior Global Internal Controls Analyst
About The Position
The Global Internal Controls Analyst Senior supports Grainger's global internal control framework and drives improvements through enhanced control design, automation, and standardization. The role evaluates the design and effectiveness of key internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) as part of the enterprise SOX 404 assessment and partners with control owners to ensure accurate documentation and effective operation of controls. The analyst provides guidance on remediation, supports new processes and system implementations, and acts as a controls expert for cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives. Additionally, the role maintains strong relationships with SOX stakeholders, assists with team coaching, and supports reporting to management and the Audit Committee.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, Business or related required and
- Master's Degree preferred
- 3+ years in Internal or external audit within a large company, specifically US companies subject to SOX requirements. required and
- 1+ years Big 4 firm experience preferred
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of processes, risks and internal controls and the application of audit practices (e.g., COSO, COBIT, GAAS) to these areas .
- Robust project management skills and working with multi-project management.
- Practical knowledge of ERP systems (i.e., SAP or comparable large ERP systems) and PC proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire preferred
- CIA - Certified Internal Auditor Upon Hire preferred
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Upon Hire preferred
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree preferred
- 1+ years Big 4 firm experience preferred
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire preferred
- CIA - Certified Internal Auditor Upon Hire preferred
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Upon Hire preferred
Responsibilities
- Supports the annual SOX 404 risk and scoping assessment by analyzing financial reporting processes, systems, and third-party providers to ensure appropriate controls exist and updates the internal controls framework to maintain compliance and mitigate risk.
- Partners with control owners to review and validate process documentation, including narratives, flowcharts, and risk/control matrices, to confirm accuracy and completeness; conducts walkthroughs and testing to verify control design and operating effectiveness, enabling Management’s ICFR assessment.
- Collaborates with control owners to remediate deficiencies identified during design or operating effectiveness testing of financial, entity-level, and SOC 1 controls, ensuring timely resolution and strengthening control reliability.
- Provides controls expertise for new financial processes or changes to existing SOX 404 in-scope processes by performing targeted reviews and deep dives, ensuring alignment with compliance requirements and best practices.
- Acts as an end-to-end controls expert on cross-functional projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives to embed strong controls and drive efficiency across SOX and non-SOX environments.
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with key SOX stakeholders, including Finance leadership and external auditors, to facilitate collaboration, transparency, and timely issue resolution.
- Assists in leading and coaching team members in Panama through SOX training, guidance on control testing, and issue resolution to build capability and ensure consistent execution.
- Supports reporting of control status and deficiencies to Control Owners, Management, and the Audit Committee to provide visibility and enable informed decision-making.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
- 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
- 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
- Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
